The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03525·Announced 2003-03-11

Blue Star Candles Recalls 6-Ounce Christmas Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Blue Star Candles is recalling 6-ounce Christmas candles because incorrect wick sizes can cause irregular burning, posing a fire or burn risk.

What this means for you

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 and burn hazard where the product poses a risk of harm, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Blue Star Candles, L.P. is recalling approximately 18,000 6-ounce Christmas candles. The recall is due to a defect where the candles may have the wrong size wick, which can cause the flame to burn irregularly. This irregular burning poses a fire or burn hazard to consumers.

The affected products are 6-ounce red Christmas candles packaged in 18-count boxes labeled "Christmas Candles." Each candle sits in a 6-ounce tin container and features a label on the bottom reading "Merry Christmas" with either a Santa Claus or Christmas tree design. The candles have a cinnamon spice fragrance named Christmas Joy. Only the 6-ounce candle size is included in this recall.

Blue Star Candles has received five reports of the candles burning irregularly, but there have been no reports of injuries. Consumers should stop using the 6-ounce Christmas candles immediately. To receive a full refund, including shipping costs, consumers should return any unused candles to Blue Star Candles, L.P. at 505 32nd Street, Lubbock, TX, 79404, including their return address information.

The recalled product

Product
Christmas Candles, 6-ounce
Manufacturer
Blue Star Candles, L.P., of Lubbock, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard
Affected units
18,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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