CPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint
CPSC recall 04057. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
CPSC recall 04057 has the recall date 24 Dec 2003. The notice names the firm Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China. The recall has about 10,085 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 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 | No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart. |
|---|---|
| Units | 10,085 |
| Description | Each Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with a scene painted on the exterior. The "Painted Snowman" gift set includes three candles, a display plate, pine sprigs, and golden berries. The "Painted Snowman" gift set is model CAD2525193 and has UPC number 069302970040. Three similar Home Trend Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift sets were previously recalled. |
| Product | Home Trends Natural Holiday Collection Candle gift set: "Painted Snowman", 10,085 units of the "Painted Snowman" gift set, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candle gift sets, from September 2003 through December 2003, for about $10. |
| Manufacturer | Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 10,085Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2003 | CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04057. https://recallregister.com/product/2552-cpsc-wal-mart-expand-recall-of-candles-with-flammable-paint/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
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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 04057 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candle gift sets, from September 2003 through December 2003, for about $10.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04057?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
10,085 units of the "Painted Snowman" gift set
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China