The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·01118·Announced 2001-04-03

Midwest of Cannon Falls Recalls Duck-Shaped Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. is recalling about 2,000 duck-shaped candles because pooling wax can ignite the paint, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. is recalling approximately 2,000 duck-shaped candles sold nationwide. The candles are 3 1/2 inches tall, yellow, and sit on a green base with a blue ribbon and orange beak. They were sold at gift shops, drug stores, and florists from September 2000 through January 2001 for about $2 each.

The recall is due to a fire and burn hazard. When the candles burn, the pooling of wax can ignite the paint on the duck. CPSC and the manufacturer have not received any reports of injuries.

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call Midwest of Cannon Falls toll-free at (800) 776-2075 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.midwestofcannonfalls.com.

The recalled product

Product
Duck-shaped candles
Manufacturer
Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc., of Cannon Falls, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 738449388198

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · fire

See all →

Similar recalls