Children's Gel Candle Kit – Burn Hazard (2002)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Children's Gel Candle Kits
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Children's Gel Candle Kits. The hazard is: When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fire . Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The Gel Candles kit includes four bags of gel chips in bright colors, wicks, glitter, two glass holders, and two plastic candleholders. The candleholders are in the shapes of a bumblebee and a dragonfly, or a tulip and a daisy. The gel is scented in fruit flavors. The kits have model numbers "3041" or "3042" written on the box. Other writing on the box includes, "Express Ways!™ Gel Candles." "Scent- sational Colored Gel!" and "AGES 8 AND OLDER."
Reported concern (CPSC)
When burned, the gel candle can melt the plastic candleholders included with the kit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026