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CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles

Date: January 7, 2004
Company: Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle.

Affected Products

The recalled resin-encased candles came in 57 different models and themes, including a birdhouse design, watering can, flowerpot, and Halloween and Christmas designs. Generally, the candles measured 1½ to 4 inches in height and 2½ to 3 inches in width. The multi-colored candles also had various fragrances, such as vanilla, eucalyptus, lavender, and butter pecan. Most of the units were filled with wax or had a metal wax-filled cup that was inserted inside the unit. On the bottom of all of the candles is a label that reads, "LANG CANDLES, LTD. 800.260.8297 www.lang.com MADE IN CHINA."

Why Was This Recalled?

Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis.

Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report