CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Gel Candle Kits
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2085.
The Gel Candles kit includes four bags of gel chips in bright colors, wicks, glitter, two glass holders, and two plastic candleholders. The candleholders are in the shapes of a bumblebee and a dragonfly, or a tulip and a daisy. The gel is scented in fruit flavors. The kits have model numbers "3041" or "3042" written on the box. Other writing on the box includes, "Express Ways!™ Gel Candles." "Scent- sational Colored Gel!" and "AGES 8 AND OLDER."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2085.
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Value City And Schottenstein Discount Stores Nationwide Sold These Gel Candle Kits, From July 2001 Through December 2001, For About $4. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2085.
For more information, call Value City at (888) 870-9181 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's web site at www.valuecity.com
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Value City And Schottenstein Discount Stores Nationwide Sold These Gel Candle Kits, From July 2001 Through December 2001, For About $4. Recall FAQ
Value City And Schottenstein Discount Stores Nationwide Sold These Gel Candle Kits, From July 2001 Through December 2001, For About $4. is the subject of a children's products recall: CPSC and Value City, Schottenstein Stores Announce Recall of Gel Candle Kits. The notice was published on January 24, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,300 units are potentially affected.