Moderate Recalled December 12, 2003 69,804 units of the Snow House Candle gift set; 29,064 units of the Snowman Candle gift set; and 62,428 units of the Snowflake Candle gift set units Updated January 14, 2025

CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint

Fire

The hazard

Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.

Incidents reported: No injuries or incidents have been reported to Wal-Mart.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the candle gift set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Contact: Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 am and 9 pm CT Monday through Friday.

Read the official CPSC notice ↗

About this recall

Each Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection Candle gift set contains three candles with one of these scenes painted on the exterior: Snow House Winter; Snowman; or Snowflake design.

Product photos

Photos: U.S. CPSC