The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·07111·Announced 2007-02-22

M & A Global Technologies Recalls Gel Candles Due to Fire Hazard

M & A Global Technologies is recalling approximately 1,700 gel candles sold as Spa at Home products due to a fire and burn 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 and burn hazard with reported minor fires and burn injuries, but no deaths or serious injuries are reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

M & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at Home, is recalling about 1,700 gel candles. The recall involves Everlasting Jelly candles in clear glass containers with a smaller glass of gel in the middle. Specific models include the Champagne Glass with Heart (#502), Large Oval Bowl with Sand & Shells (#109-XL), Tumbler with Sand & Shells (#101-S), Round Shape with Curly Top and Red Roses (#506), Round Shape with Penguins (#604), Tumbler with Blue Roses & Leaves (#805-11), and Round Shape with Two Butterflies (#806-8).

The candles pose a fire and burn hazard because they can have excessive flame height. The company has received seven reports of flames contacting nearby combustibles, resulting in minor fires, smoke, and soot damage. Additionally, there have been four reports of burn injuries to consumers' hands.

These candles were sold at Spa at Home stores and Spaathome.com nationwide from October 2003 through December 2003 and October 2005 through December 2005 for between $9 and $50. Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact M & A Global Technologies at (866) 224-8811 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the product.

The recalled product

Product
Gel Candles
Manufacturer
M & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at Home, of Tallahassee, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard
Affected units
1,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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