CPSC Recall in 2002: CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Dried Flower Candles
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In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Value City and Schottenstein stores, of Columbus, Ohio, are voluntarily recalling about 6,400 botanical candles, which contain dried flowers. The candles are made of uncolored wax and have dried yellow, purple and brown flowers in the outer layer. The candles are either square or round, and are about 4-inches high by 4-inches wide.
When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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Value City has received one report of the flowers in these candles catching on fire. No injuries or damage was reported.
Value City and Schottenstein discount stores sold these candles nationwide from January 2001 through December 2001 for about $4.
