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Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard

CPSC recall 06158. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The mini fireplace, which houses the candle, can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately and return it for a full refund to the place of purchase, or directly to: Running Press, 2300 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103, Attn: Fireplace in a Box Safety Recall. Consumers returning the product to Running Press directly must include full names and addresses and can expect to receive a check within four to six weeks.

CPSC recall 06158 has the recall date 9 May 2006. The notice names a person as the firm, and this site does not show the name. The recall has about 78,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Candles & Candle Holders.

CPSC recall noticeMore of the notice

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.

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More of the notice

The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.

CPSC recall 06158: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
Running Press has received two reports of incidents involving the fireplace igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Units78,500
Description
The recalled Fireplace in a Box kit includes a 2.5-inch high by 2.5-inch wide plastic fireplace that resembles stone masonry with a black mantle, a tea light candle to fit inside the fireplace, and a small booklet "Fireplace in a Box." "Fireplace in a Box," "Mega Mini Kits," and "ISBN 0-7624-1603-3" are printed on the fireplace's packaging.
ProductFireplace in a Box Candle Kits, About 78,500, Candles & Candle Holders
Sold atChain and independent booksellers nationwide from September 2003 through April 2006 for about $8.
FirmThe CPSC notice gives the name of a person as the firm. This site does not show the names of persons.
Made inChina

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
78,500Median of 2006: 15,200
CPSC recalls of 2006
319
Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
29%
Recalls of 2006 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
3%

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06158. https://recallregister.com/product/3268-mini-fireplace-candle-kits-recalled-for-fire-hazard/. 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 06158 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: Running Press has received two reports of incidents involving the fireplace igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Chain and independent booksellers nationwide from September 2003 through April 2006 for about $8.
How many units are in CPSC recall 06158?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 78,500
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: China