CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets

Recall Date
2005-10-06
Manufacturer
Dan Dee International Ltd., of Jersey City, N.J.
Units Affected
About 48,000

Products Involved

Holiday Time™ Candle Gift Sets

Hazard

The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Reported Injuries

Wal-Mart has received six reports of the candles catching fire, including two incidents that resulted in approximately $6,200 in property damage. Another incident resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At

Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from September 2004 through January 2005, for about $10.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

One recalled candle gift set includes three birch bark-covered candles. Each candle measures 3 inches wide but vary in height from 3 to 6 inches. The candles are displayed on a stand with pine cones, cinnamon sticks and red berries. The second recalled candle gift set includes a display stand with three pyramid-shaped candles varying in height from 8 to 12 inches. The candles are either blue with a silver glitter criss-cross pattern or red with a gold glitter criss-cross pattern. Both candle sets were sold under the Holiday Time™ brand name written on the box.

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