Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Released: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Vance Kitira International, of Little Falls, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 Cinnamon Spice Candles. There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Recall Details
Product
Cinnamon Spice Candles
Description
The recalled candle is 4-inches in diameter and 6-inches tall with a long wick that ties two cinnamon sticks to the top of the candle. The candle is brown and cream in color. The item number (CS406BR) and "CinnSpc Cndl 4x6 Brown $19.99," and "Made in Thailand" are printed on the label on the bottom of the candle.
Hazards
There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents
The firm has received one report of a cinnamon stick igniting and causing a small fire contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact the firm for instructions on how to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick.
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