CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles
CPSC recall 04061. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle.
CPSC recall 04061 has the recall date 7 Jan 2004. The notice names the firm Lang Candles. The recall has about 92,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Candles & Candle Holders.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured. |
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| Units | 92,000 |
| Description | The recalled resin-encased candles came in 57 different models and themes, including a birdhouse design, watering can, flowerpot, and Halloween and Christmas designs. Generally, the candles measured 1½ to 4 inches in height and 2½ to 3 inches in width. The multi-colored candles also had various fragrances, such as vanilla, eucalyptus, lavender, and butter pecan. Most of the units were filled with wax or had a metal wax-filled cup that was inserted inside the unit. On the bottom of all of the candles is a label that reads, "LANG CANDLES, LTD. 800.260.8297 www.lang.com MADE IN CHINA." |
| Product | Thematic Candles, 92,000, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | Small craft and candle stores sold the candles, from September 2001 through May 2003, for between $9 and $13. The candles were sold individually and in prepacks of two or three units. |
| Manufacturer | Lang Candles |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 92,000Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 35%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Lang Candles
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2003 | CPSC, Lang Candles Ltd. Announce Recall of Melting Pot Gift Sets |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04061. https://recallregister.com/product/2554-cpsc-lang-candles-announce-recall-of-thematic-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 04061 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Small craft and candle stores sold the candles, from September 2001 through May 2003, for between $9 and $13. The candles were sold individually and in prepacks of two or three units.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04061?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
92,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China