CPSC, Alene Candles Announce Recall of Christmas Candles
Home product recall 01-508. Announced by CPSC on Feb 5, 2001.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Feb 5, 2001. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- Approximately 38,000 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?
These candles can burn with a high flame, presenting a fire hazard.
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What should you do?
Consumers should stop using this recalled candle immediately and return it to any Bath & Body Works or White Barn Candle store for a refund and a $10 gift certificate.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, consumers should call Bath & Body Works/White Barn Candle Co. Customer Service at (800) 395-1001 between 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Which ones are recalled?
The 22.5-ounce Christmas candle is in a ceramic container. It has three wicks and red wax. The ceramic container is decorated with an ice skating snow couple, and was sold as part of the “Snow Friends” Collection.
Approximately 38,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Snow Friends Christmas 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?
- Made by Alene Candles Inc., Milford, N.H.
- The candle scent is cinnamon stick. Bath & Body Works and White Barn Candle stores nationwide sold these candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $20.
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Was anyone hurt?
Alene Candles has received three reports of high flame. No injuries or property damage have been 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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