Description: Christmas Candle Sets Recalled By Specialty Merchandise Corp. 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 December 20, 2007 Release #08-144 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 839-8757 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Christmas Candle Sets Recalled By Specialty Merchandise Corp. 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: Christmas Candle Sets Units: About 13,000 Distributor: Specialty Merchandise Corporation (SMC), of Simi Valley, Calif. Hazard: The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the 2-pieced Snowman and Christmas tree candle set. The snowman candle measures 6 and ¼ inches high and the Christmas tree candle measures 7 inches high. Sold through: SMC’s catalog from October 2003 through September 2007 for between $4 and $13. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC to return the candle for a refund of the original purchase price. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact SMC at (888) 839-8757 or visit the company’s Web site at www.smcorp.com/recall [Learn More]