Midwest Cannon Falls Serenity Votive Candles

Description: Midwest Cannon Falls Recall of Votive Candles NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2005 Release #05-200 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 776-2075 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, Midwest Cannon Falls Announce Recall of Votive Candles WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Serenity Votive Candles. Units: About 10,000. Importer: Midwest Cannon Falls, of Cannon Falls, Minn. Hazard: The candles' wax can catch fire, causing a high flame. This can cause nearby combustibles to catch fire and result in burns to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Midwest has received one report of the candle wax catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported. Description: The recalled candles consist of a glass votive cup surrounded by a silver holder with a standing angel figure attached. Each holder contains an engraved quotation. The angel stands about 3 inches tall. Each candle has a proverb engraved into the metal holder. Sold At: Gift stores nationwide from June 2004 to May 2005 for about $20. Manufactured in: China. Remedy: Consumers should return these candles to the place of purchase to receive a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Midwest at (800) 776-2075 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go the company's Web site at http://www.midwestofcannonfalls.com [Learn More]