Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Scentex Inc. is recalling approximately 97,000 "Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles" sold nationwide between August 10 and October 1, 1994, due to a manufacturing error that positions the wick improperly. This defect can cause the potpourri inside the wax to ignite and flare up during use, creating a fire hazard. The company received one report of a flare-up from England with no resulting injury. The recalled candles are identifiable by their oval shape and the visible appearance of potpourri in the bottom half of the wax; decorative tin candles from Scentex are not included in this recall.
According to the recall notice, consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for either a full refund or a replacement with a safer potpourri candle. Consumers with questions can call Scentex collect at (312) 278-0700.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
November 29, 1994 Release # 95-026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Scentex Inc., of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 97,000 "Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles." Scentex candles in decorative tins are not included in this recall.Due to a manufacturing error, the wick of the candle is positioned in such a way that the potpourri inside the wax of the candle may ignite and flare up during use, resulting in a fire hazard. Scentex received one report of flare up from England associated with the use of this potpourri candle. There was no injury.The Earth Scents candles, which can be identified by its oval shape and the visible appearance of potpourri in the bottom half of the wax candle, were sold nationwide in retail stores and specialty shops from August 10, 1994 through October 1, 1994. Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or for a safer replacement potpourri candle. Consumers with questions can call Scentex collect at (312) 278-0700
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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