From the ArcaMax Publishing, Home and Consumer Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/home/s-355531-611057
Note: This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall announced in
February 2007.
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: Gel Candles
Units: About 1,700
Manufacturer: M & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at
Home, of Tallahassee, Fla.
Hazard: The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and
burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: M & A Global Technologies has received four
additional reports of higher than normal flames and flames coming in
contact with nearby combustibles resulting in minor fires, smoke and
soot damage. The company has also received one additional report of
burn injuries to a consumer's hand.
Description: This recall involves Everlasting Jelly candles. Models
include Champagne Glass with Heart, Model #502; Large Oval Bowl with
Sand & Shells, Model #109-XL; Tumbler with Sand & Shells, Model
#101-S; Round Shape with Curly Top and Red Roses, Model #506; Round
Shape with Penguins, Model #604; Tumbler with Blue Roses & Leaves,
Model #805-11; and Round Shape with Two Butterflies, Model #806-8. The
candles were sold in clear glass containers of various sizes with a
smaller glass of gel in the middle of the candle.
Sold at: Spa at Home stores and Spaathome.com nationwide from October
2003 through December2003 and October 2005 through December 2005 for
between $9 and $50.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and
contact M & A Global Technologies for instructions on returning the
product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact M & A Global
Technologies at (866) 224-8811 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spaathome.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08287.html