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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 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 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 July 18, 2007	Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 12, 2009	Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 5, 2011	Dollar Tree Recalls Glass Votive Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The glass votive candle holders can shatter while in use, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 18, 2010	Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 30, 2007	Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. Recalls Mason Jar Candles Due To Laceration and Burn Hazard The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers.
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 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 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 May 20, 2008	The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2009	Haunted House Screen Candle Holders Recalled by Coyne's & Co. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle The window panes on the screen can ignite, posing a fire 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 12, 2003	Wal-Mart Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2003	Polardreams International Ltd. Recall of Candle Gift Sets The candle gift set can exhibit a larger-than-normal flame height as the tealight candle burns to the end, posing a potential fire 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 February 22, 2007	Gel Candles Recalled By M & A Global Technologies Due to Fire Hazard The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2010	Michaels Stores Recalls Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard The tealight cups are positioned where the flame from the candles can ignite other parts of the candle holder, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 31, 2005	Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. Recall of Candle Tins The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during use, posing a fire and burn hazard.
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 December 31, 2003	Mr. Christmas Inc. Recall of Christmas Candleholders The candleholders do not allow for the safe burning of a candle, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2007	AtHome America Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's wicks are in close proximity causing the candle to burn unevenly and faster than expected, posing a potential fire 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 November 17, 2005	Southern Living At Home Recall of Votive Candle Holders Included with Old Taylor Estate Candeliers These votive glass candle holders can break unexpectedly during use.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 24, 2003	Wal-Mart Expands Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint Recall of Home Trends candles expands to include "Painted Snowman."
U.S. CPSC January 28, 2010	Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 9, 2006	Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard The mini fireplace which houses the candle 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 March 31, 2005	TechnoBrands Inc. Recall of Rope Candles The candle has a clamp that is used to extinguish the candle. The clamp does not always sever the wax close to the wick and extinguish the candle as intended. This can allow the flame to continue down into the coiled section of the candle and ignite the entire candle.
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 November 29, 2001	Darice Inc. Candle Holder Recall When the candle burns down to the bottom of the wick it can set the candle holder on fire, which poses fire and burn hazards 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 August 22, 2008	Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 23, 2008	Additional Incidents Prompt Re-Announcement of Recall of Gel Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2008	Gardener's Supply Company Recalls Candle-Powered Carousels Due to Fire Hazard The candle holder placement on the base of the carousels is too close to the structure, allowing the candle flame to come in contact and ignite different parts of the carousel, including the fans, trees and deer, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2006	Nordstrom Inc. Recalls Egg-Shaped Candle Holders for Fire Hazard The candle holder is constructed of plastic and could ignite if exposed to flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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 April 24, 2003	DesignPac Inc. Recall of Oil Lamps The glass wick holder can shatter when lit, 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 August 18, 2004	Seventh Avenue Inc. Recall of Kitchen Krumblers Candle The dried apples and cinnamon in the candle can ignite causing a flare up and breaking the glass, and posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2010	Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn 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 18, 2004	Bath & Body Works Recall of Votive Candles These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame posing a fire hazard to consumers.