CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Also, excessive pooling of wax from the burning candles poses a burn hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 26, 2006

The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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 Details

Sold At
The Swiss Colony catalog, Web site and outlet stores nationwide from September 1997 through April 2006 for about $20.
Injuries
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.
Recall Number
06196

Product Information

Product Name
"Money Bag" Candles
Product Type
Candles & Candle Holders
Number of Units
About 65,500
Distributed By
The Swiss Colony, of Monroe, Wis.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 991-4442
Website www.swisscolony.com
Full Contact Information

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