CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Polardreams International Ltd. Announce Recall of Candle Gift Sets

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-510

Date: November 12, 2003

Product Name: Candle Gift Sets

Recall Description:

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.Name of Product: Candle Gift SetsUnits: 50,600Manufacturer: Polardreams International Ltd., of Fairfield, IowaHazard: The candle gift set can exhibit a larger-than-normal flame height as the tealight candle burns to the end, posing a potential fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: One report has been received of a consumer receiving a minor burn from the candle wax.Description: This candle gift set includes two candle lamps and eight tealight candles. The lamps are approximately 3.5-inches high and have a warning label on the bottom with Polardreams' name and address. These sets were sold in three different fragrance combinations.Sold At: BJ's Wholesale Clubs from August 24, 2003 through October 30, 2003 for $9.99.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these candle gift sets immediately and discard them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is therefore no longer available.

Hazard Description:

The candle gift set can exhibit a larger-than-normal flame height as the tealight candle burns to the end, posing a potential fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose, No Remedy Available

Units: 50,600

Incidents:

One report has been received of a consumer receiving a minor burn from the candle wax.

Sold At:

BJ's Wholesale Clubs from August 24, 2003 through October 30, 2003 for $9.99.

Manufactured In:

China