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AtHome America Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC recall 08523. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The candle's wicks are in close proximity, causing the candle to burn unevenly and faster than expected, posing a potential fire hazard.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact their AtHome consultant for a full refund. The company has sent direct notices to sales consultants and candle owners.

CPSC recall 08523 has the recall date 11 Dec 2007. The notice names the firm AtHome America. The recall has about 6,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 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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CPSC recall 08523: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of melted wax on a table. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Units6,300
Description
The recall involves four-inch, square-shaped candles with four wicks. The candles were sold in three styles: the Earth Hue Toasted Nutmeg and Spice candle, the Holiday Hue candle, and the Golden Metallic candle.
ProductFour-wick Decorative Candles, About 6,300, Candles & Candle Holders
Sold atAtHome America consultants from the 2007 Fall & Holiday Catalog from August 2007 through October 2007 for about $17.
ImporterAtHome America Inc
Made inVietnam

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
6,300Median of 2007: 14,000
CPSC recalls of 2007
452
Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
27%
Recalls of 2007 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
3%
Recalls on the register that name AtHome America
1

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. CPSC recall 08523. https://recallregister.com/product/4545-athome-america-recalls-candles-due-to-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 08523 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: The firm has received one report of melted wax on a table. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: AtHome America consultants from the 2007 Fall & Holiday Catalog from August 2007 through October 2007 for about $17.
How many units are in CPSC recall 08523?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 6,300
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: Vietnam