The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·01160c·Announced 2001-05-24

CPSC Recalls Terracotta Ceramic Candles Sold at Schottenstein and Value City

CPSC is recalling terracotta ceramic candles sold at Schottenstein and Value City because the flame can ignite the silver paint coating, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard where the flame can ignite the silver paint coating. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling approximately 10,800 terracotta ceramic candles sold at Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores nationwide. The recall was issued because the candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard.

The recalled candles were sold in two different size terracotta ceramic containers. One container has a vase-shape, leaf design and a silver paint coating and measures about 3.5 inches high. The other container has a jar-shape rope design around the top of the container with a silver paint coating and measures about 2 inches high. The candles were sold from October 2000 through December 2000 for about $1 each.

No injuries or fires have been reported in connection with the recalled candles. Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores to receive a refund and a $5 off coupon for use at Schottenstein or Value City Stores. Consumers may contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores at (888) 278-6370 anytime.

The recalled product

Product
Terracotta ceramic candles
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
10,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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