CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Gel Candle Kits

危险说明 Hazard

• When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

The Gel Candles kit includes four bags of gel chips in bright colors, wicks, glitter, two glass holders, and two plastic candleholders. The candleholders are in the shapes of a bumblebee and a dragonfly, or a tulip and a daisy. The gel is scented in fruit flavors. The kits have model numbers "3041" or "3042" written on the box. Other writing on the box includes, "Express Ways!™ Gel Candles." "Scent- sational Colored Gel!" and "AGES 8 AND OLDER."

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• CPSC has received two reports of consumers claiming the plastic candleholder melted and started a fire. One report involved substantial damage to the consumer's home, and a consumer reportedly suffered burns to his hands and feet. The other report involved minor damage to furniture.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

消费者联系信息

For more information, call Value City at (888) 870-9181 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's web site at www.valuecity.com