The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05183·Announced 2005-05-31

Home Interiors Recalls Fundraising Candle Tins Due to Fire Hazard

Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. is recalling approximately 300,000 fundraising candle tins because flames may flare up, posing a fire and 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 with reports of property damage (scorched surfaces) but no reported injuries, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. is recalling approximately 300,000 units of the Home Interiors Fundraising Candle Tin Series. The recall involves 6.5-ounce, lidded silver candle tins that are 3¼ inches wide and 2 inches tall. The tins feature fragrance name labels on the side, with available scents including Sandalwood, Suede, Mulberry, Seaside Breeze, Hawaiian Delight, Carrot Cake, Fresh Peach, Baked Apple Pie, Vanilla Crème, and Lemon Torte.

The recall was initiated because the candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during use, posing a fire and burn hazard. There have been ten reports of candles flaring up, which resulted in some surfaces being scorched. No injuries have been reported.

The affected candle tins were sold for $8 through Home Interiors' fundraising programs and direct sales associates from April 2005 through May 3, 2005. Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately. To return the tins for a free replacement candle tin of the same fragrance and a fragranced body care product, consumers should visit www.homeinteriors.com or call (972) 695-1061 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Home Interiors Fundraising Candle Tin Series
Manufacturer
Home Interiors & Gifts Inc., of Carrollton, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
300,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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