CPSC, Neiman Marcus Announce Recall of "CerArte" Candles
CPSC recall 00045. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The painted surfaces on these candles can ignite, spark, burn rapidly, and drip wax, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Neiman Marcus store for a refund.
CPSC recall 00045 has the recall date 23 Dec 1999. The notice names the firm Neiman Marcus Group. The recall has about 5,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 1999 has 22,300 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 | Neiman Marcus received several reports from consumers, including one where these candles sparked and burned so rapidly that hot wax spilled from the candle onto adjoining surfaces. No injuries were reported. |
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| Units | 5,600 |
| Description | These painted metallic "CerArte" candles are packaged in clear plastic and have a gold label on the bottom which states "Made in Italy." A Neiman Marcus label is placed on the bottom of the candle too. The "CerArte" candles come in many shapes, including Christmas Ball, Criss-Cross Pillar, Fleur De Lys Pillar, Swirl Cone, Swirl Egg, Gift Box, Tear Drop, Criss-Cross Taper, Fleur De Lys Taper, Joker, Kiss, Christmas Tree, and Jolly Jester. |
| Product | Neiman Marcus "CerArte" candles, About 5,600, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | Neiman Marcus sold 22 different styles of "CerArte" candles through December 22, 1999. The candles sold for approximately $15 to $35. These same candles may have been sold at other retail stores. |
| Importer | Neiman Marcus Group, Inc |
| Made in | Italy |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,600Median of 1999: 22,300
- CPSC recalls of 1999
- 156
- Recalls of 1999 with one of the same hazards
- 33%
- Recalls of 1999 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Neiman Marcus Group
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00045The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00045. https://recallregister.com/product/2699-cpsc-neiman-marcus-announce-recall-of-cerarte-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 00045 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Neiman Marcus received several reports from consumers, including one where these candles sparked and burned so rapidly that hot wax spilled from the candle onto adjoining surfaces. No injuries were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Neiman Marcus sold 22 different styles of "CerArte" candles through December 22, 1999. The candles sold for approximately $15 to $35. These same candles may have been sold at other retail stores.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00045?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,600
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Italy