On February 22, 2007, M & A Global Technologies Inc. recalled about 1,700 gel candles because they pose a fire/burn hazard. After receiving four more reports of abnormally high flames, including one report of a consumer injury, the company re-announced the recall.

Everlasting Jelly Candles are included in the recall, and were sold in clear glass containers with a smaller glass of gel in the middle of the candle. They were made in the following models:

• Champagne Glass with Heart (Model #502),
• Large Oval Bowl with Sand & Shells (Model #109-XL),
• Tumbler with Sand & Shells (Model #101-S),
• Round Shape with Curly Top and Red Roses (Model $#506),
• Round Shape with Penguins (Model #604),
• Tumbler with Blue Roses & Leaves (Model #805-11, and
• Round Shape with Two Butterflies (Model #806-8).

Spa at Home stores and its website (spaathome.com) sold the recalled gel candles nationwide from October 2003 through December 2003, and October 2005 through December 2005 for between $9 and $50.

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the candles and contact M & A Global Technologies at 866-224-8811 for instructions on returning the recalled product. For more information, customers may also visit the company?s website.

Source: ?Additional Incidents Prompt Re-Announcement of Recall of Gel Candles Due to Fire Hazard,? US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-287, May 23, 2008.