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EXPLODING CANDLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Emma | Report | 7 Feb 2005 13:47 |
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I have a lovely candle in a glass pot on top of tv.....i walked past it and it exploded!!!!!!!!!! I nearly wet myself! So lucky my little boy wasnt stood by the tv as he usually is. There was glass everywhere, think it got warm on tv but surely candles are supposed to get warm? |
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PinkDiana | Report | 7 Feb 2005 13:49 |
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Blimey girl that's dangerous.... where did you buy it from? |
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Emma | Report | 7 Feb 2005 13:50 |
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It was given to me! I have warned my mum as she was given one too. I will be finding glass for weeks! |
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Stephanie | Report | 7 Feb 2005 13:52 |
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cor take it back, claim compensation...say your in shock! Sorry i shouldnt joke, that is bad, i would not be happy, best to take it back, you never know it could have happened to others and they may need to stop selling them, glad your not hurt! xx |
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Naomi in SW | Report | 7 Feb 2005 13:52 |
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I used to sell candles for a living and they should never, ever be put on a television. It's so dangerous. Please make sure when you buy a candle, it has a metal circle on the bottom. This means it will self extinguish when it gets there. Apart from that unfortunately, these things can happen. Espeically with the cheaper ones that are usually made with animal fat. I'm glad no-one got hurt! Naomi x |
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badger | Report | 7 Feb 2005 13:53 |
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You need to report this to the shop where you bought it from ,and report it to the trading standards office before someone does get hurt,you were very lucky.Fred.ptfg&a&g&s. |
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Len of the Chilterns | Report | 7 Feb 2005 22:52 |
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There have been several house fires caused by exploding candles. I believe they are called Gel candles or some such name. They are not ordinary candles. Len |
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PinkDiana | Report | 7 Feb 2005 22:54 |
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I just had a candle in a glass crack and it had the metal bit at the bottom.... be careful people.... |
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Paul (Tigger) | Report | 7 Feb 2005 23:11 |
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dont know if these candles are available over here but this may help WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), S.C. Johnson & Son Inc., of Racine, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 1.7 million Gel Candles from Glade. These candles can burn with higher than normal flames, as high as 3 inches above the container, posing a potential fire hazard. S.C. Johnson is aware of 11 consumer complaints of the gel candles burning with a high flame. No injuries or damage have been reported. These 3-oz. Gel Candles from Glade have clear, round glass containers about 2 1/2 inches high that contain a scented, hardened gel. The transparent gel candles were sold in three scents and colors: the Raspberry Field-scented gel candles are red, the Freesia Bouquet-scented gel candles are purple and the Tropical Mist-scented gel candles are blue. Consumers should immediately stop using these gel candles and dispose of them. S.C. Johnson & Son is offering consumers free, full-value replacement coupons for another candle or a refund. Paul |
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