| 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.
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
