Old Virginia Candle scented candles
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Candles International Inc. is recalling approximately 20,500 candles sold nationwide in gift and card stores between July 1996 and April 1998 due to a fire hazard. The candles, which come in 13 or 23 ounce galvanized steel, brass, or copper containers labeled "Old Virginia Candle Co...hand-crafted in the USA," can burn with an abnormally high flame. The company has received eight reports of the candles burning with a high flame resulting in minor property damage, though no injuries have been reported. The recalled candles were priced between $14 and $18 and came in fragrances including cinnamon, french vanilla, lavender, mulberry, peach, strawberry, hollyberry, pine, bayberry, old time vanilla, evergreen, blueberry, gardens, sugar cookie, gingerbread, and rum cake.
Consumers who own these candles should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Candles International Inc. at (800) 827-2231 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday, write to the company at 9817 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502, or visit their website at www.oldvirginiacandle.com.
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Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Company Phone Number: (800) 827-2231 April 27, 1999 Release # 99-101 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Candles International Inc., of Lynchburg, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 20,500 candles. The candles can burn with a high flame, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers. Candles International Inc. has received eight reports of these candles burning with a high flame, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. The recalled candles come in galvanized steel, brass, and copper 13 or 23 ounce containers. A label on the bottom of the candle reads in part, "Old Virginia Candle Co...hand-crafted in the USA." Fragrances include cinnamon, french vanilla, lavender, mulberry, peach, strawberry, hollyberry, pine, bayberry, old time vanilla, evergreen, blueberry, gardens, sugar cookie, gingerbread and rum cake. Gift and card stores nationwide sold the candles from July 1996 through April 1998 for between $14 and $18. Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, consumers should call Candles International Inc. at (800) 827-2231 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday. Consumers also may write Candles International Inc. at 9817 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24502, or visit the firm's web site at www.oldvirginiacandle.com
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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