Floral Candles Recalled by Amscan
CPSC recall 98105. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Burn - Not Fire-Related
CPSC recall 98105 has the recall date 6 May 1998. The notice names the firm Amscan. The CPSC record gives no number of 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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| Units | The CPSC record gives no number |
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| Description | Floral Candles Recalled by Amscan NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 1998 Release # 98-105 Company Phone Number: (800) 335-7585 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Amscan Inc. Announce Recall of Floral Candles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Amscan Inc., of Elmsford, N.Y., is recalling 6,000 floral candles. These candles' containers can break and allow hot wax to escape. The hot wax can cause burns and the broken candle container creates a potential fire hazard. Amscan Inc. received one report of the candle container breaking while in use. No injuries have been reported. These 2 1/2-inch-high, scented floral candles come in a container that resemble a flower pot. They were sold in assorted colors, including red, white, purple, pink and yellow. They were sold wrapped in plastic with a sticker on the bottom of the candle reading, "Made in China" along with the UPC symbol. Party supply stores nationwide sold the floral candles from January 1998 through March 1998… |
| Product | Amscan floral candles, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Manufacturer | Amscan |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1998: 65,000
- CPSC recalls of 1998
- 133
- Recalls of 1998 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 1998 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Amscan
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2007 | Halloween "Ugly Teeth" Recalled By Amscan Inc. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
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- CPSC recall notice 98105The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 98105. https://recallregister.com/product/6155-floral-candles-recalled-by-amscan/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 98105 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 98105 has no incident or injury text.
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China
- How many CPSC recalls name Amscan?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Amscan. This recall is 1 of them.