CPSC, Neiman Marcus Announce Recall of “CerArte” Candles
Home product recall 00-045. Announced by CPSC on Dec 23, 1999.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Dec 23, 1999. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 5,600 units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The painted surfaces on these candles can ignite, spark, burn rapidly, and drip wax, posing a fire hazard.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What should you do?
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Neiman Marcus store for a refund.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: For more information, call Neiman Marcus at 800-685-6695.
Which ones are recalled?
These painted metallic “CerArte” candles are packaged in clear plastic and have a gold label on the bottom which states “Made in Italy.” A Neiman Marcus label is placed on the bottom of the candle too. The “CerArte” candles come in many shapes, including Christmas Ball, Criss-Cross Pillar, Fleur De Lys Pillar, Swirl Cone, Swirl Egg, Gift Box, Tear Drop, Criss-Cross Taper, Fleur De Lys Taper, Joker, Kiss, Christmas Tree, and Jolly Jester.
About 5,600 units, as CPSC gives them.
Neiman Marcus “CerArte” candles.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Neiman Marcus Group, Inc..
- Neiman Marcus sold 22 different styles of “CerArte” candles through December 22, 1999. The candles sold for approximately $15 to $35. These same candles may have been sold at other retail stores.
- Made in Italy, as the notice gives it.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
Neiman Marcus received several reports from consumers, including one where these candles sparked and burned so rapidly that hot wax spilled from the candle onto adjoining surfaces. No injuries were reported.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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