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Lots of people, myself included, enjoy burning candles to add to the ambiance of their homes.  If you are a candle collector (or addict, as some folks would admit to being!), you may want to take a look at your stock and see if you have any of the recalled Vance Kitira cinnamon scented candles.  Apparently the candles were shipped without instructions to remove the attached cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before burning the candle, causing a fire hazard.  If you do have one of these products, be sure to read over the following recall for further information.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2007 Release #07-240

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 646-6360 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Cinnamon Spice Candles

Units: About 2,000

Importer: Vance Kitira International, of Little Falls, N.J.

Hazard: There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a cinnamon stick igniting and causing a small fire contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled candle is 4-inches in diameter and 6-inches tall with a long wick that ties two cinnamon sticks to the top of the candle. The candle is brown and cream in color. The item number (CS406BR) and “CinnSpc Cndl 4x6 Brown $19.99," and "Made in Thailand” are printed on the label on the bottom of the candle.

Sold at: Department stores and candle retailers nationwide from May 2006 through June 2007 for about $20.

Manufactured in: Thailand

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact the firm for instructions on how to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Vance Kitira at (800) 646-6360 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://vancekitira.com