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U.S. CPSC June 15, 2010	Crate and Barrel Recalls Succulent Plant-Shaped Candles in a Pot Due to Fire Hazard The wax in this candle melts quickly inside and overflows outside the pot and can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 29, 2008	Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled by Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel Due to Fire and Burn Hazard The recalled tealight holder can ignite posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2010	Crate and Barrel Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard The glass beverage bottles can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2008	Crate and Barrel Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2005	Continental Creations, Inc. Recall of Menorahs The cup holding the candles on these menorahs are not constructed of the correct material and could ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 23, 2005	Kmart Corp. Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Set Sold Exclusively at Kmart The birch, surrounding the candles, may ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2005	Target Corp. Recall of Birch/Bark Candles The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2006	IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 10, 2006	Masterfoods USA Recalls M&M'S(R) Menorah for Fire Hazard If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic Menorah could ignite and present a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2008	Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 15, 2007	Giftco Inc. Recalls Pine Cone Candle Sets Due to Fire Hazard The exterior paint and coating on these candles can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles.
U.S. CPSC January 7, 2004	Thematic Candles Recalled by Lang Candles Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 14, 2006	Ballard Designs Inc. Recalls Potted Candles for Fire Hazard The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 17, 2008	Pottery Barn Recalls Decorative Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2006	Big Lots Stores Inc. Recall Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 22, 2008	Nordstrom Recalls Taper and Votive Candles Due To Fire Hazard The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2005	Wal-Mart Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 23, 2010	Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC December 7, 2010	Silver Metallic Pillar Candles Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Recalled By General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard The metallic paint on the candles can ignite, posing a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC September 6, 2007	Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2004	Nexgrill Industries Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Gas Pressure Regulator (On/Off Gauge) As consumers adjust the gas pressure regulator (on/off gauge) leading to the propane cylinder, the label on the valve can become positioned in such a manner that it is difficult to read. This can cause consumers to inadvertently leave the gas valve on, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 28, 2005	Nature's Finest Recall of Gel Candles The gel used in these candles can catch fire, creating a high flame. This can result in nearby combustibles catching fire and burns to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2007	Christmas Candle Sets Recalled By Specialty Merchandise Corp. Due to Fire Hazard The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 1, 2005	Two's Company Inc. Recall of Shell Candles Sea Urchin Shell Candles candles can burn at an excessive height or cause the outer shell to catch fire, posing a potential fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2007	Birch Bark Wrapped Candles Recalled by Roost Due to Fire Hazard The bark wrapping of the candle can ignite when the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 17, 2008	The Wick & Petal Co. Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 5, 2007	Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahron's Judaica Recall Chanukah Candles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards The oil candles can become engulfed in flames and melt the plastic cups holding the candles in place, allowing hot wax to leak out, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 20, 2005	Global Gift Industries Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Flowerpot Candle Sets Sold Exclusively at Kmart These candles can have a high flame, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 26, 2006	The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard The decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Also, excessive pooling of wax from the burning candles poses a burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 9, 2007	Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Glitter Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's exterior glitter coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 1, 2005	Target Recall of Pillar Candles With Jewels The paint coating on the outside of the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2005	Target Recall of Tea Light Candles The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2008	Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 7, 2002	Media Carts Recalled by Crate & Barrel for Repair The media cart has metal and plastic casters that can break, causing a television or other objects on the cart to fall and injure consumers nearby.
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2001	Walgreen Recalls Candele Glitter Candles The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard...
U.S. CPSC October 20, 2005	Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Recall of Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees These battery-operated Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees could overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. They were sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for $19.99, and have the item number 233010.
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2011	Katie Brown Tea Light Candle Sets recalled by Meijer Inc. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores The clear plastic candle holder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 20, 2005	Midwest Cannon Falls Recall of Votive Candles The candles' wax can catch fire, causing a high flame. This can cause nearby combustibles to catch fire and result in burns to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 14, 2005	Skylighter Inc. Recall of Musical Flower Birthday Candleholders The center of the candle has an unexpected high flame and the plastic petals could ignite resulting in melting and dripping plastic. The ignited plastic could also spread to nearby combustibles and pose a fire hazard to consumers. The battery contained in the middle of candle could eventually explode.
U.S. CPSC July 5, 2006	Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. Recalls Candles Sold at Pier 1 Imports Due to Fire Hazard The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 5, 2005	Southern Living At HOME Recall of Tea Light Candles Some of these tea light candles from one production run can burn with a high flame, due to contamination.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2004	Candle Sets Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Paint on the exterior surface of the candles can sustain a flame posing a potential fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 6, 2002	Candles Recalled by Island Soap & Candle Works Pieces of the candles' wick can fall off while burning and the wick can re-ignite after extinguishing, posing a burn and fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 24, 2002	Value City, Schottenstein Stores Recall Dried Flower Candles When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers...
U.S. CPSC November 23, 2008	Major Retailer Agrees to Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Hazardous Outdoor Candles CPSC alleged that IKEA failed to report to the government in a timely manner that outdoor candles it sold could unexpectedly flare up and pose fire and burn injury hazards to consumers when they attempted to extinguish the candles by blowing them out.
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2001	Dillard's Recalls Pine Tree Candles The candles can collapse, causing the flame to spread and ignite decorative glitter and paint, which poses a fire hazard to consumers...
U.S. CPSC February 27, 2004	New York Company Agrees to Pay $100,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Hazard With Outdoor Candles The candles were defective because they would release molten wax on consumers causing serious burns. Between May 1997 and October 1997, E&B Giftware Inc. received notice of 14 incidents in which consumers suffered second and third degree burns, including several cases involving permanent scarring.
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