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The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard

Recall 06-196 · June 26, 2006 · The Swiss Colony

What to doConsumers should stop using this recalled product immediately and contact The Swiss Colony for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-196 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 26, 2006
Brand
The Swiss Colony
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Money Bag Candles
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 65,500
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
June 28, 2024

What was recalled

The recalled product is the "Money Bag" candle, which is 3¾ inches tall and green in color. There is a gold glitter dollar symbol on the front of the candle and the candle is molded in the shape of a bag. Inside the candle is a varying amount of money from a $1 coin to a $50 bill. Hang tags on the candle identify the candle as "The Money Bag by The Original Treasure Candle, ® Inc." They were sold under item numbers BI4372, BR4372, RA7372, RB4372, RG4372 and RW4372. The item number is not written on the candle.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Money Bag Candles · About 65,500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: The Swiss Colony catalog, Web site and outlet stores nationwide from September 1997 through April 2006 for about $20.; The Swiss Colony, of Monroe, Wis..

Injuries or incidents reported

The Swiss Colony has received four reports of incidents involving the candle igniting nearby combustibles, including one report of extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, consumers should contact The Swiss Colony at (800) 991-4442 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.swisscolony.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Money Bag Candles (About 65,500 units). The recalled product is the "Money Bag" candle, which is 3¾ inches tall and green in color.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately and contact The Swiss Colony for instructions on how to return the product 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 June 28, 2024. 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.