The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·98119·Announced 1998-06-03

RJS Recalls Ralph Lauren Thoroughbred Candles Due to Fire Hazard

RJS Inc. is recalling 1,222 Ralph Lauren Thoroughbred Candles because their flasks can overheat and burn with high flames, 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 reported property damage but no injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

RJS Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling 1,222 Ralph Lauren Thoroughbred Candles. The recall is due to a fire hazard, as the candle flasks can overheat and burn with high flames. The affected candles are silver votives with saddle-brown leather wrap sleeves and yellow wax, identified by item code RLT027 on the packaging.

CPSC and RJS have received two reports from consumers that the candles displayed high flames and the leather wrap melted, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. These candles were sold nationwide between September 1995 and April 1998 for about $30 at major department stores and specialty stores, including Polo, Bloomingdales, and Saks 5th Avenue.

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, consumers can call RJS Inc. at (800) 228-5942 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Ralph Lauren Thoroughbred Candles Recalled by RJS
Manufacturer
RJS
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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