CPSC, Calvin Klein Cosmetics Co. announce recall of fragranced candles

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Calvin Klein Cosmetics Co., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling approximately 35,000 fragranced candles housed in tin containers sold in the U.S. These candles can burn with a higher than normal flame, posing a potential fire hazard.

Calvin Klein Cosmetics is aware of eight reports from consumers of the candles burning with a high flame, resulting in one minor burn injury.

These candles were available in two sizes - 2.25 inches high and 1.5 inches high. The large candles were sold separately and in gift sets, while the small candles were given away as samples, gifts with purchases and included in gift sets. The following chart lists the fragrance name written on each candle, and the color of the tin and box.

Small Tin Containers
"OBSESSION" and "OBSESSION for men", Cream or Gold-tone Cream
"ETERNITY" Silver-tone White
"ETERNITY for men" Silver-tone Dark Gray
"ESCAPE" and "ESCAPE for men" Silver-tone Parchment
"CONTRADICTION" Silver-tone Silver-tone

Large Tin Containers
"CK ONE" Silver-tone/khaki label No Box
"CK BE" Black No Box

Major department and specialty stores nationwide sold these candles from July 1998 through April 1999.

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CPSC, Calvin Klein Cosmetics Co. announce recall of fragranced candles