The Recall Desk
Our severity:ModerateCPSC·01509·Announced 2001-02-20

CPSC Recalls Peppermint Basket Candles Due to Burn Hazard

The Paper Magic Group is recalling about 31,000 Peppermint Basket Candles because the ceramic handle can become hot and cause burns.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a minor burn injury report and a theoretical burn hazard from a hot ceramic handle, which aligns with the rubric for moderate severity involving minor injuries or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and The Paper Magic Group, Inc. are recalling about 31,000 Peppermint Basket Candles. The product consists of a fragranced candle in a red and white peppermint-striped ceramic holder shaped like a basket. A decorative ceramic handle extends over the top of the basket.

The recall is due to a burn hazard. The ceramic handle can become hot during use if touched. The Paper Magic Group has received one report of a consumer receiving a minor burn injury.

These candles were sold at drug and grocery stores nationwide from October 2000 through December 2000 for about $6. Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call The Paper Magic Group at (800) 258-1044 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Peppermint Basket Candles
Manufacturer
The Paper Magic Group, Inc., of Scranton, Pa.
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
31,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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