CPSC, Neiman Marcus Group Announce Recall of Pine Tree Candles
CPSC recall 02079. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The candles can collapse, causing the flame and hot wax to spread and posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Customers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 02079 has the recall date 27 Dec 2001. The notice names the firm The Neiman Marcus Group. The recall has about 620 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Candles & Candle Holders.
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| Incidents and injuries | Another retailer received one report of a similar candle that collapsed and spread the flame. No injuries or property damage were reported. Neither Neiman Marcus nor Bergdorf Goodman stores have received any reports of incidents or injuries. |
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| Units | 620 |
| Description | The Pine Tree Candle is shaped like a pine tree, and comes in three colors (lime green, royal blue and gold) and three sizes. The small candle is about 8 inches tall and 5-1/2 inches wide, the medium-sized candle is about 9 inches tall and 6 inches wide, and the tall candle is about 11-1/2 inches tall and 3-1/2 inches wide. There is a round sticker on the bottom of each candle that contains warnings regarding the use of the candle, and indicates that the candle is made in Italy. The packaging for each candle also has a sales sticker with a SKU number. The SKU Number for the lime green candle is 3162 4045, and the SKU Number for the royal blue candle is 3162 4037. The SKU numbers for the gold candle are 57604026 (for the small candle), 57604034 (for the medium-sized candle) and 57604042 (for the large candle). |
| Product | Pine Tree Candles, About 620, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | Neiman Marcus stores nationwide and Bergdorf Goodman stores in New York sold the candles, from the early Fall through December 21, 2001, for $12-$14 (for the small candle), $15 (for the medium candle), and $26 (for the large candle). |
| Importer | The Neiman Marcus Group Inc |
| Made in | Italy |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 620Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name The Neiman Marcus Group
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02079. https://recallregister.com/product/2078-cpsc-neiman-marcus-group-announce-recall-of-pine-tree-candles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02079 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Another retailer received one report of a similar candle that collapsed and spread the flame. No injuries or property damage were reported. Neither Neiman Marcus nor Bergdorf Goodman stores have received any reports of incidents or injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Neiman Marcus stores nationwide and Bergdorf Goodman stores in New York sold the candles, from the early Fall through December 21, 2001, for $12-$14 (for the small candle), $15 (for the medium candle), and $26 (for the large candle).
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02079?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 620
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Italy