Blue Star Candles Recall of Christmas Candles

Blue Star Candles Recall of Christmas Candles Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 March 11, 2003 Alert #03-525 CPSC, Blue Star Candles, L.P. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles PRODUCT: Christmas Candles - Blue Star Candles, L.P., of Lubbock, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 Christmas candles. The 6-ounce, red Christmas candles are packaged in an 18-count box labeled "Christmas Candles." Each candle sits in a 6-ounce tin container. A label on the bottom of the candle reads in part, "Merry Christmas" with either a Santa Claus or Christmas tree printed on the candle. The candles have a cinnamon spice fragrance named Christmas Joy. Only the 6-ounce candle size is included in the recall. PROBLEM: The 6-ounce candles can have the wrong size wick, causing the flame to burn irregularly, posing a fire or burn hazard. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Blue Star Candles, L.P. has received five reports of the candles burning irregularly. There have been no reports of injuries. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the 6-ounce Christmas candles immediately and return any unused candles to Blue Star Candles, L.P. at 505 32nd Street, Lubbock, TX, 79404. Consumers should include their return address information to receive a full refund including shipping cost, of the candles. For additional information, contact Blue Star Candles, L.P. at (877) 391-4526 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.bluestarcandles.com