CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-057

Date: December 23, 2003

Product Name: Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set: "Painted Snowman”

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart, of Bentonville, Ark. is voluntarily recalling 10,085 Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift sets: "Painted Snowman." Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.Name of product: Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set: "Painted Snowman”CPSC and Wal-Mart announced the recall of similar Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift sets Snow House Candle, Snowman Candle, and Snowflake Candle on December 12, 2003.Units: 10,085 units of the "Painted Snowman" 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 Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with a scene painted on the exterior. The "Painted Snowman" gift set includes three candles, a display plate, pine sprigs, and golden berries. The "Painted Snowman" gift set is model CAD2525193 and has UPC number 069302970040. Three similar Home Trend Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift sets were previously recalled.Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candle gift sets from September 2003 through December 2003 for about $10.Remedy: 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: Karen Burk at (479) 273-4314.

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: 10,085 units of the "Painted Snowman" 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 December 2003 for about $10.

Manufactured In:

China