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The Swiss Colony Recalls 'Money Bag' Candles

POSTED: 11:07 am CDT June 28, 2006
UPDATED: 11:17 am CDT June 28, 2006

About 65,000 "Money Bag" candles, sold at The Swiss Colony, are being recalled because the decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Also, excessive pooling of wax from the burning candles poses a burn hazard.

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.

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.

The recalled candles were sold in The Swiss Colony catalog, Web site and outlet stores nationwide from September 1997 through April for about $20.

Consumers should stop using the candle and contact The Swiss Colony for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

Consumers can contact The Swiss Colony at (800) 991-4442 or visit the company's Web site for more recall information.


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