The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08144·Announced 2007-12-20

Specialty Merchandise Corp. Recalls Christmas Candle Sets Due to Fire Hazard

Specialty Merchandise Corp. is recalling about 13,000 Christmas Candle Sets because the snowman candle can tip over and 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 where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Specialty Merchandise Corp. (SMC) is recalling about 13,000 units of its 2-piece Snowman and Christmas tree candle set. The snowman candle in the set measures 6 and ¼ inches high, and the Christmas tree candle measures 7 inches high. The products were manufactured in China.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. The snowman candle could tip over, and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The candle sets were sold through SMC's catalog from October 2003 through September 2007 for between $4 and $13. Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC at (888) 839-8757 or visit www.smcorp.com/recall to return the candles for a refund of the original purchase price.

The recalled product

Product
Christmas Candle Sets
Category
Consumer Product — Holiday Items
Hazard
Affected units
13,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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