CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint
Source: CPSC Recall #04049
Recall Date
2003-12-12
Manufacturer
Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China
Units Affected
69,804 units of the Snow House Candle gift set; 29,064 units of the Snowman Candle gift set; and 62,428 units of the Snowflake Candle gift set
Products Involved
Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set: Snow House Candle gift set, Snowman Candle gift set, and Snowflake Candle gift set
Hazard
Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart.
Sold At
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these candle gift sets, from September 2003 through November 2003, for about $10.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
Each Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with one of these scenes painted on the exterior: Snow House Winter; Snowman; or Snowflake design.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28