Christmas Tree Shops Sequin Glitter Candles

Description: Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Glitter Candles Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2007 Release #08-014 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 287-3232 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Glitter Candles Due to Fire Hazard 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: Sequin Glitter Candles Units: About 29,000 Distributor: Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass. Hazard: The candle’s exterior glitter coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of flames or smoke coming from the candle or the exterior coating. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves glitter candles in three styles. UPC Size/Shape 0 00014 42442 7 3 inches across x 3 inches tall 0 00014 42441 0 3 inches across x 6 inches tall 0 00014 42444 1 6 inches tall, teardrop shape The candles were available in gold, silver and red. The UPC label can be located on the product’s packaging. Sold at: Christmas Tree Shop retail locations nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for between $1.70 and $3.00. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For a list of stores, visit the firm’s Web site. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.christmastreeshops.com [Learn More]