CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 06-003 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 6, 2005
- Brand
- Dan Dee
- Category
- Candles and household goods
- Products
- Holiday Time™ Candle Gift Sets
- Hazard
- Fire and burn hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 48,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
One recalled candle gift set includes three birch bark-covered candles. Each candle measures 3 inches wide but vary in height from 3 to 6 inches. The candles are displayed on a stand with pine cones, cinnamon sticks and red berries. The second recalled candle gift set includes a display stand with three pyramid-shaped candles varying in height from 8 to 12 inches. The candles are either blue with a silver glitter criss-cross pattern or red with a gold glitter criss-cross pattern. Both candle sets were sold under the Holiday Time™ brand name written on the box.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Holiday Time™ Candle Gift Sets · About 48,000 units
Photos from the recall notice


Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from September 2004 through January 2005, for about $10.; Dan Dee International Ltd., of Jersey City, N.J.; Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark..
Injuries or incidents reported
Wal-Mart has received six reports of the candles catching fire, including two incidents that resulted in approximately $6,200 in property damage. Another incident resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Dan Dee International at (800) 477-8697 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Wal-Mart's Web site at www.walmartstores.com
Recall history and context
Dan Dee appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Holiday Time™ Candle Gift Sets (About 48,000 units). One recalled candle gift set includes three birch bark-covered candles.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.