Original; see modified release: Polardreams International Ltd. Recall of Candle Gift Sets

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

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November 13, 2003
Alert #04-510

CPSC, Polardreams International Ltd. Announce Recall of Candle Gift Sets

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Candle Gift Sets

Units: 50,600

Manufacturer: Polardreams International Ltd., of Fairfield, Iowa

Hazard: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: One report has been received of a consumer receiving a minor burn from the candle wax.

Description: This candle gift set includes two candle lamps and eight tealight candles. The lamps are approximately 3.5-inches high and have a warning label on the bottom with Polardreams' name and address. These sets were sold in three different fragrance combinations.

Sold At: BJ's Wholesale Clubs from August 24, 2003 through October 30, 2003 for $9.99.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candle gift sets immediately and return them to any BJ's Club for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Polardreams at (800) 446-6541 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go the BJ's Web site at www.bjs.com/news