The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #06196
Recall Date
2006-06-26
Manufacturer
The Swiss Colony, of Monroe, Wis.
Units Affected
About 65,500
Products Involved
"Money Bag" Candles
Hazard
The decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Also, excessive pooling of wax from the burning candles poses a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately and contact The Swiss Colony for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
The Swiss Colony has received four reports of incidents involving the candle igniting nearby combustibles, including one report of extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
The Swiss Colony catalog, Web site and outlet stores nationwide from September 1997 through April 2006 for about $20.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
The recalled product is the "Money Bag" candle, which is 3¾ inches tall and green in color. There is a gold glitter dollar symbol on the front of the candle and the candle is molded in the shape of a bag. Inside the candle is a varying amount of money from a $1 coin to a $50 bill. Hang tags on the candle identify the candle as "The Money Bag by The Original Treasure Candle, ® Inc." They were sold under item numbers BI4372, BR4372, RA7372, RB4372, RG4372 and RW4372. The item number is not written on the candle.
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