CPSC, Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores Recall Candles
Home product recall 01160c. Announced by CPSC on May 24, 2001.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on May 24, 2001. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 10,800 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 candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard.
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What should you do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores to receive a refund and a $5 off coupon for use at Schottenstein or Value City Stores.
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- How to reach the firm: Consumers may contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores at (888) 278-6370 anytime.
Which ones are recalled?
The candles were sold in two different size terracotta ceramic containers. One container has a vase-shape, leaf design and a silver paint coating and measures about 3.5 inches high. The other container has a jar-shape rope design around the top of the container with a silver paint coating and measures about 2 inches high.
About 10,800 units, as CPSC gives them.
Terracotta ceramic candles.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Distributed by Schottenstein, Columbus, Ohio.
- Distributed by Value City Department Stores, Columbus, Ohio.
- Schottenstein and Value City Stores nationwide sold the candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $1.
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Was anyone hurt?
None reported.
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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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