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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 7, 2003
Release # 04-061
Company Phone Number: (888) 526-4011
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product:Thematic Candles

Units: 92,000

Manufacturer: Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis.

Hazard: Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured.

Description: The recalled resin-encased candles came in 57 different models and themes, including a birdhouse design, watering can, flowerpot, and Halloween and Christmas designs. Generally, the candles measured between 1 ½ to 4 inches in height and 2 ½ to 3 inches in width. The multi-colored candles also had various fragrances, such as vanilla, eucalyptus, lavender, and butter pecan. Most of the units were filled with wax or had a metal wax-filled cup that was inserted inside the unit. On the bottom of all of the candles is a label that reads, “LANG CANDLES, LTD. 800.260.8297 www.lang.com MADE IN CHINA.”

Sold at: Small craft and candle stores sold the candles from September 2001 through May 2003 for between $9 and $13. The candles were sold individually and in prepacks of two or three units.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle.

Consumer Contact: Call Lang Candles at (888) 526-4011 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to www.lang.com to view pictures of all of the recalled models and to receive instructions on obtaining a refund.

Picture of Recalled Thematic Candles


Picture of Recalled Thematic Candles





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