CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-049

Date: December 11, 2003

Product Name: Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set: Snow House Candle gift set, Snowman Candle gift set, and Snowflake Candle gift set

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart, Bentonville, Ark. is voluntarily recalling 161,296 Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift sets. Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.Name of product: Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set: Snow House Candle gift set, Snowman Candle gift set, and Snowflake Candle gift setUnits: 69,804 units of the Snow House Candle gift set; 29,064 units of the Snowman Candle gift set; and 62,428 units of the Snowflake Candle gift setImporter: Wal-Mart, Bentonville, Ark.Manufacturer: Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., ChinaHazard: Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart.Description: Each Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with one of these scenes painted on the exterior: Snow House Winter; Snowman; or Snowflake design.Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candle gift sets from September 2003 through November 2003 for about $10.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.Consumer Contact: Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 am and 9 pm CT Monday through Friday.Media Contact: Melissa Berryhill at (479) 273-4314.Note: There is a related recall that was issued subsequent to this one.

Hazard Description:

Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: 69,804 units of the Snow House Winter Candle gift set; 29,064 units of the Snowman Candle gift set; and 62,428 units of the Snowflake Candle gift set

Incidents:

No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart.

Sold At:

Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candle gift sets from September 2003 through November 2003 for about $10.

Manufactured In:

China