The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard
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
Photos from the recall notice

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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