Silver Metallic Pillar Candles Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Recalled By General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 11061. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The metallic paint on the candles can ignite, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Bed Bath and Beyond store or contact General Wax and Candle for a full refund.
CPSC recall 11061 has the recall date 7 Dec 2010. The notice names the firm General Wax & Candle. The recall has about 12,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Candles or Candlesticks.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 12,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves metallic pillar candles sold in two sizes: 2.8 by 4 inches and 2.8 by 6 inches. "Metallic Pillar Candle" and UPC code 886718560827 or 886718560926 is printed on the bottom of the candles' plastic wrapping. |
| Product | Silver Metallic Pillar Candles, About 12,000, Candles or Candlesticks |
| Sold at | Bed Bath and Beyond stores nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 for between $8 and $10. |
| Manufacturer | General Wax & Candle Company |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 12,000Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Candles or Candlesticks
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name General Wax & Candle
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2010 | Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11061The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11061. https://recallregister.com/product/527-silver-metallic-pillar-candles-sold-exclusively-at-bed-bath-beyond-sto/. 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 11061 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bed Bath and Beyond stores nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 for between $8 and $10.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11061?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11061?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 12,000