CPSC Recall in 1996: CPSC and IMSA International Inc. Announce Terra Cotta Candle Set Recall

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 96-158

Date: July 02, 1996

Product Name: Terra Cotta Potted Candle Sets

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- CPSC, IMSA International Inc. of El Paso, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 50,000 three-piece terra cotta potted candle sets. The clay pots may overheat and catch fire. IMSA International received three reports of the clay pots catching fire. One consumer burned her face attempting to blow out the fire. In another case, the pots flamed up causing fire and smoke damage to wallpaper and tile. The two-ounce candles, measuring two inches high, are potted in terra cotta clay flower pots or vases and shrink wrapped in a small terra cotta tray. Dollar Tree stores in the South, East, and Midwest sold sets of three terra cotta candles for $1 from April 1 through April 24, 1996. Consumers should not use the candle sets and should return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers should contact IMSA at (800) 351-1041.

Hazard Description:

The clay pots may overheat and catch fire.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 50,000

Incidents:

IMSA International received three reports of the clay pots catching fire. One consumer burned her face attempting to blow out the fire. In another case, the pots flamed up causing fire and smoke damage to wallpaper and tile.

Sold At:

Dollar Tree stores in the South, East, and Midwest sold sets of three terra cotta candles for $1 from April 1 through April 24, 1996.

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