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
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 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"
- 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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