January 7, 2004
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.
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 http://www.lang.com/resincandles.shtml to view pictures of
all of the recalled models and to receive instructions on obtaining a refund.