Annie
02-22-2007, 08:47 PM
Gel Candles Recalled By M & A Global Technologies Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Gel Candles
Units: About 1,700
Manufacturer: M & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at
Home, of Tallahassee, Fla.
Hazard: The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and
burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: M & A Global Technologies has received seven reports
of flames coming in contact with nearby combustibles resulting in minor
fires, smoke and soot damage. There have been four reports of burn
injuries to consumer's hands.
Description: This recall involves Everlasting Jelly candles. Models
include Champagne Glass with Heart, Model #502; Large Oval Bowl with
Sand & Shells, Model #109-XL; Tumbler with Sand & Shells, Model #101-S;
Round Shape with Curly Top and Red Roses, Model #506; Round Shape with
Penguins, Model #604; Tumbler with Blue Roses & Leaves, Model #805-11;
and Round Shape with Two Butterflies, Model #806-8. The candles were
sold in clear glass containers of various sizes with a smaller glass of
gel in the middle of the candle.
Sold at: Spa at Home stores and Spaathome.com nationwide from October
2003 through December2003 and October 2005 through December 2005 for
between $9 and $50.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact
M & A Global Technologies for instructions on returning the product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact M & A Global
Technologies at (866) 224-8811 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07111.html
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Gel Candles
Units: About 1,700
Manufacturer: M & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at
Home, of Tallahassee, Fla.
Hazard: The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and
burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: M & A Global Technologies has received seven reports
of flames coming in contact with nearby combustibles resulting in minor
fires, smoke and soot damage. There have been four reports of burn
injuries to consumer's hands.
Description: This recall involves Everlasting Jelly candles. Models
include Champagne Glass with Heart, Model #502; Large Oval Bowl with
Sand & Shells, Model #109-XL; Tumbler with Sand & Shells, Model #101-S;
Round Shape with Curly Top and Red Roses, Model #506; Round Shape with
Penguins, Model #604; Tumbler with Blue Roses & Leaves, Model #805-11;
and Round Shape with Two Butterflies, Model #806-8. The candles were
sold in clear glass containers of various sizes with a smaller glass of
gel in the middle of the candle.
Sold at: Spa at Home stores and Spaathome.com nationwide from October
2003 through December2003 and October 2005 through December 2005 for
between $9 and $50.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact
M & A Global Technologies for instructions on returning the product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact M & A Global
Technologies at (866) 224-8811 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07111.html