CPSC, The Paper Magic Group Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
CPSC recall 01509. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket can become hot during use, posing a burn hazard, if touched.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
CPSC recall 01509 has the recall date 20 Feb 2001. The notice names the firm The Paper Magic Group. The recall has about 31,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Burn. CPSC gives the product type Candles & Candle Holders.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The Paper Magic Group has received one report of a consumer that received a minor burn injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 31,000 |
| Description | The Christmas candles consist of a fragranced candle in a red and white "peppermint striped" ceramic candle holder. The candle holder is in the shape of a basket and includes a decorative ceramic handle that extends over the top of the basket. The basket is about 4 inches in diameter and the handle extends about 3.5 inches over the top of the basket. The name "Candle Illusions" is on the bottom of the basket. |
| Product | Peppermint Basket Candles, About 31,000, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | Drug and grocery stores nationwide sold these candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $6. |
| Manufacturer | The Paper Magic Group, Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 31,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name The Paper Magic Group
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 01509The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01509. https://recallregister.com/product/1924-cpsc-the-paper-magic-group-inc-announce-recall-of-christmas-candles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01509 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The Paper Magic Group has received one report of a consumer that received a minor burn injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Drug and grocery stores nationwide sold these candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $6.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01509?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 31,000