For Immediate Release<br>
January 24, 2002<br>
Release # 02-090<br>
CPSC Contact: Mark Ross (301) 504-0580  Ext. 1188<br>
Value City Recall Hotline: (888) 278-6370
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CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Dried
Flower Candles
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Value City and Schottenstein stores, of Columbus,
Ohio, are voluntarily recalling about 6,400 botanical candles, which
contain dried flowers. When burned, the dried flowers in the candle can
catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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Value City has received one report of the flowers in these candles
catching on fire. No injuries or damage was reported.
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The candles are made of uncolored wax and have dried yellow,
purple and brown flowers in the outer layer. The candles are either
square or round, and are about 4-inches high by 4-inches wide.
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Value City and Schottenstein discount stores sold these candles
nationwide from January 2001 through December 2001 for about $4.
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Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return
them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information,
call Value City toll-free at (888) 278-6370 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at
www.valuecity.com.
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