CPSC, Fashion Bug Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
CPSC recall 00040. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The gold coating on these candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Fashion Bug store, for a refund.
CPSC recall 00040 has the recall date 22 Dec 1999. The notice names the firm Fashion Bug. The recall has about 6,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 1999 has 22,300 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Candles & Candle Holders.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Fashion Bug received a report from a consumer, that the gold coating on one of these candles ignited. No injuries or property damage were reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,300 |
| Description | These gold-colored candles come in the shape of a Christmas tree or cherubs. The tree candle is about 7 inches high, and packaged in a cellophane wrapper. A label on the bottom reads, "Made in China." The cherub candle is about 3 inches high, sold in pairs and packaged in a red box with a gold-colored lid. |
| Product | Fashion Bug gold-colored candles (Christmas tree or cherubs), About 6,300, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | Fashion Bug and Fashion Bug Plus stores nationwide sold the candles, from November 1999 through December 1999, for about $4. |
| Importer | Fashion Bug |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,300Median of 1999: 22,300
- CPSC recalls of 1999
- 156
- Recalls of 1999 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 1999 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Fashion Bug
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 15 May 1997 | Heart Shaped Necklaces Recalled by Charming Shoppes |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00040The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 00040. https://recallregister.com/product/2512-cpsc-fashion-bug-announce-recall-of-christmas-candles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- 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 00040 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Fashion Bug received a report from a consumer, that the gold coating on one of these candles ignited. No injuries or property damage were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Fashion Bug and Fashion Bug Plus stores nationwide sold the candles, from November 1999 through December 1999, for about $4.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00040?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,300
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China