CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book
⚠ 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-2518.
The paperback book is titled "Candle & Soap Making For Dummies." The book's cover is black and yellow and has a photograph of candlesticks and slices of soap.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2518.
Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full 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 Bookstores And Discount Department Stores Nationwide, From August 2003 Through September 2003, For About $20. 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-2518.
Contact John Wiley & Sons toll-free at (877) 762-2974 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.wiley.com
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Bookstores And Discount Department Stores Nationwide, From August 2003 Through September 2003, For About $20. Recall FAQ
Bookstores And Discount Department Stores Nationwide, From August 2003 Through September 2003, For About $20. is the subject of a lighting recall: CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book. The notice was published on October 15, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,400 units are potentially affected.