May 27, 2008
About 1,700 Spa at Home gel candles are being recalled. The candles can have excessive flame height, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. An earlier recall was issued in February 2007.
M & A Global Technologies, the distributor, has received four additional reports of higher than normal flames and flames coming in contact with nearby combustibles resulting in minor fires, smoke and soot damage. The company has also received one additional report of burn injuries to a consumer's hand.
This recall involves Everlasting Jelly candles. Models include Champagne Glass with Heart, Model #502; Large Oval Bowl with Sand & Shells, Model #109-XL; Tumbler with Sand & Shells, Model #101-S; Round Shape with Curly Top and Red Roses, Model #506; Round Shape with Penguins, Model #604; Tumbler with Blue Roses & Leaves, Model #805-11; and Round Shape with Two Butterflies, Model #806-8. The candles were sold in clear glass containers of various sizes with a smaller glass of gel in the middle of the candle.
The candles, made in the U.S., were sold at Spa at Home stores and Spaathome.com nationwide from October 2003 through December2003 and October 2005 through December 2005 for between $9 and $50.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact M & A Global Technologies for instructions on returning the product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact M & A Global Technologies at (866) 224-8811 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spaathome.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
