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Combustible candle holders

Decorative candle holder

Combustible candle holders are defined as objects that are designed to hold or decorate a candle, which when subjected to a flame or heat emanating from a candle being so held or decorated, ignite and continue to flame for a period of five seconds or more after ignition.

Burns, serious injury or death can occur if the candle holder catches alight and causes a fire.

Bans

Bans

A permanent ban on combustible candle holders was declared on 1 February 2011. This page includes information on hazards and how to comply with the ban.
Recalls

Recalls

Check www.recalls.gov.au for any recalls related to this page.

Alerts

Australians celebrating during the festive season are urged to consider the safety of candle holders and candle decorations, as some may be flammable. Combustible candle holders are banned from supply in Australia.
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