The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04057·Announced 2003-12-24

Wal-Mart Recalls Painted Snowman Candle Gift Sets Due to Fire Hazard

Wal-Mart is recalling 10,085 Painted Snowman candle gift sets because the exterior paint could sustain flame, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Wal-Mart is recalling 10,085 units of the Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set, specifically the "Painted Snowman" model. The product was sold nationwide at Wal-Mart stores from September 2003 through December 2003 for approximately $10. Each gift set contains three candles with a painted scene on the exterior, a display plate, pine sprigs, and golden berries.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. The paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame. No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart regarding this product.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund. Customers can call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 am and 9 pm CT Monday through Friday for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set: "Painted Snowman"
Manufacturer
Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard
Affected units
10,085

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)

  • 069302970040

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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