CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles
危险说明 Hazard
- Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
受影响产品
官方描述 Description
The recalled resin-encased candles came in 57 different models and themes, including a birdhouse design, watering can, flowerpot, and Halloween and Christmas designs. Generally, the candles measured 1½ to 4 inches in height and 2½ to 3 inches in width. The multi-colored candles also had various fragrances, such as vanilla, eucalyptus, lavender, and butter pecan. Most of the units were filled with wax or had a metal wax-filled cup that was inserted inside the unit. On the bottom of all of the candles is a label that reads, "LANG CANDLES, LTD. 800.260.8297 www.lang.com MADE IN CHINA."
事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries
- Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured.
官方补救措施 Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle.
消费者联系信息
Call Lang Candles at (800) 260-8297 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to www.lang.com to view pictures of all of the recalled models and to receive instructions on obtaining a refund.
相关企业
制造商:Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis.
制造国家/地区:China
零售商:Small craft and candle stores sold the candles, from September 2001 through May 2003, for between $9 and $13. The candles were sold individually and in prepacks of two or three units.