The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·02090·Announced 2002-01-24

Value City Recalls Dried Flower Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Value City and Schottenstein stores are recalling 6,400 dried flower candles because the flowers can catch fire when burned. No injuries were reported.

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

Value City and Schottenstein stores are recalling approximately 6,400 dried flower candles sold nationwide from January 2001 through December 2001. The candles are made of uncolored wax and feature dried yellow, purple, and brown flowers in the outer layer. They are either square or round and measure about 4 inches high by 4 inches wide.

The recall was issued because the dried flowers in the candles can catch on fire when burned, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Value City has received one report of the flowers catching on fire, but no injuries or property damage were reported.

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can call Value City toll-free at (888) 278-6370 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.valuecity.com.

The recalled product

Product
Dried Flower Candles
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard
Affected units
6,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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