For Immediate Release
January 7, 2004
Release #04-061
Lang Recall Hotline: (888) 526-4011
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the manufacturers named below, today announced
voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. Consumers should
stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
(To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's
Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name of product: Thematic Candles
Units: 92,000
Importer: Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis.
Hazard: Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and
fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Lang Candles has received nine reports of the
candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no
one has been injured.
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
www.lang.com/resincandles.shtml to view pictures of all of the recalled
models and to receive instructions on obtaining a refund.