Key Takeaway
Candles Recalled by Calvin Klein Cosmetics by Calvin Klein Cosmetics was recalled on April 14, 1999.
Candles Recalled by Calvin Klein Cosmetics
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Candles Recalled by Calvin Klein Cosmetics NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 1999 Release # 99-096 Company Phone Number: (800) 470-4477 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 CPSC, Calvin Klein Cosmetics Co. Announce Recall of Fragranced Candles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Calvin Klein Cosmetics Co., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling approximately 35,000 fragranced candles housed in tin containers sold in the U.S. These candles can burn with a higher than normal flame, posing a potential fire hazard. Calvin Klein Cosmetics is aware of eight reports from consumers of the candles burning with a high flame, resulting in one minor burn injury. These candles were available in two sizes - 2.25 inches high and 1.5 inches high. The large candles were sold separately and in gift sets, while the small candles were given away as samples, gifts with purchases and included in gift sets. The following chart lists the fragrance name written on each candle, and the color of the tin and box. Small Tin Containers Fragrance Tin Color Box Color "OBSESSION" and "OBSESSION for men" Cream or Gold-tone Cream "ETERNITY" Silver-tone White "ETERNITY for men" Silver-tone Dark Gray "ESCAPE" and "ESCAPE for men" Silver-tone Parchment "CONTRADICTION" Silver-tone Silver-tone Large Tin Containers Fragrance Tin Color Box Color "CK ONE" Silver-tone/khaki label No Box "CK BE" Black No Box Major department and specialty stores nationwide sold these candles from July 1998 through April 1999. Consumers should stop using these candles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased. For more information, consumers should call Calvin Klein Cosmetics at (800) 470-4477 anytime.
Products Affected
Calvin Klein Contradiction, Obsession, Eternity, CK One, CK Be fragranced candles
Candles & Candle HoldersCompany Information
Calvin Klein Cosmetics
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