The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06158·Announced 2006-05-09

Fireplace in a Box Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard

Running Press is recalling about 78,500 Fireplace in a Box Candle Kits because the plastic fireplace can ignite, 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 two reported ignition incidents, but no injuries or property damage have been reported, fitting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Running Press Book Publishers is recalling approximately 78,500 units of the Fireplace in a Box Candle Kits. The product consists of a 2.5-inch high by 2.5-inch wide plastic fireplace resembling stone masonry with a black mantle, a tea light candle, and a small booklet. The packaging is printed with "Fireplace in a Box," "Mega Mini Kits," and "ISBN 0-7624-1603-3." The kits were manufactured in China.

The recall is due to a fire hazard, as the mini fireplace housing the candle can ignite. Running Press has received two reports of incidents involving the fireplace igniting, but no injuries or property damage have been reported. The products were sold at chain and independent booksellers nationwide from September 2003 through April 2006 for about $8.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it for a full refund to the place of purchase or directly to Running Press at 2300 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103, Attn: Fireplace in a Box Safety Recall. Those returning the product directly must include full names and addresses and can expect a check within four to six weeks. For additional information, consumers can contact Running Press at (800) 343-4499 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Fireplace in a Box Candle Kits
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
78,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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