CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-003

Date: October 05, 2005

Product Name: Holiday Time™ Candle Gift Sets

Recall Description:

One recalled candle gift set includes three birch bark-covered candles. Each candle measures 3 inches wide but vary in height from 3 to 6 inches. The candles are displayed on a stand with pinecones, cinnamon sticks and red berries. The second recalled candle gift set includes a display stand with three pyramid-shaped candles varying in height from 8 to 12 inches. The candles are either blue with a silver glitter criss-cross pattern or red with a gold glitter criss-cross pattern. Both candle sets were sold under the Holiday Time™ brand name written on the box.

Hazard Description:

The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 48,000

Incidents:

Wal-Mart has received six reports of the candles catching fire including two incidents that resulted in approximately $6,200 in property damage. Another incident resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2004 through January 2005 for about $10.

Manufactured In:

China