The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·04510·Announced 2003-11-13

CPSC Recalls Polardreams Candle Gift Sets Due to Fire Hazard

Polardreams International Ltd. is recalling 50,600 candle gift sets sold at BJ's Wholesale Clubs because the tealight candles can produce a larger-than-normal flame, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard with one reported minor burn injury, fitting the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has been reported but is not severe or life-threatening.

Plain-English summary

Polardreams International Ltd. is recalling approximately 50,600 Candle Gift Sets. The product consists of two candle lamps and eight tealight candles in three different fragrance combinations. The sets were sold at BJ's Wholesale Clubs from August 24, 2003, through October 30, 2003, for $9.99. The lamps are approximately 3.5 inches high and feature a warning label on the bottom with the manufacturer's name and address.

The recall was issued because the candle gift sets can exhibit a larger-than-normal flame height as the tealight candle burns to the end, which poses a potential fire hazard. One report has been received of a consumer receiving a minor burn from the candle wax.

Consumers should stop using these candle gift sets immediately and discard them. Because the firm is out of business, a remedy such as a refund or replacement is no longer available. Consumers with questions may call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

The recalled product

Product
Candle Gift Sets
Manufacturer
Polardreams International Ltd., of Fairfield, Iowa
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
50,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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