For Immediate Release<br>
December 20, 2001<br>
Release # 02-075<br>
CPSC Contact: Kim Dulic(301) 504-0580  Ext. 1183<br>
Candle Recall Hotline: (800) 235-9660
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CPSC, Dillard's, Inc. Announce Recall of Pine Tree Candles
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Dillard's, Inc., of Little Rock, Ark., is voluntarily
recalling about 12,000 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.
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Dillard's has received one report of a candle that collapsed and spread
the flame.  No injuries or property damage were reported.
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The Pine Tree Candles come in the shape of pine trees, and come in two
sizes, tall and short.  The tall candle is approximately 9 1/2 inches
tall and 6 inches wide, and the short candle is approximately 8 inches
tall and 5 1/2 inches wide.  A label on the side of both candles reads
"Noble Excellence."  There is also a sticker on the bottom of the tall
candle that reads "127CD109," and a sticker on the bottom of the short
candle that reads "127CD108."
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Dillard's stores nationwide sold the candles from October 20, 2001
through December 12, 2001 for between $12 (short candle) and $15 (tall
candle).
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Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to
any Dillard's store for a full refund.  For more information, call
Dillard's at (800) 235-9660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through
Friday.
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