Cost Plus World Market Recalls Bleeding Drip Taper Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves Cost Plus World Market's bleeding drip taper candles sold in a pack of two candles. The unscented wax candles are black and bleed red wax as they melt. They measure about 10 inches long. World Market, Bleeding Drip Taper Candles and SKU/UPC 544668/000000544668 can be found on the product packaging.

Is my product affected?

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• Bleeding drip taper candles · About 8,400 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide and online at www.worldmarket.com from August 2017 through October 2017 for about $7.; Proud Wealth International LTD, of China; Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Alameda, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received two incident reports, including one of a candle catching on fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumer contact

Cost Plus World Market toll-free at 877-967-5362 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily or online at www.worldmarket.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

Recall history and context

Cost Plus World Market appears in 10 CPSC recalls on record. See all Cost Plus World Market recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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