Product description

The sticks can be identifed by the Item Code GA8054 and the Product Bar Code 9316341 433119. The item consists of a candle on a bamboo stick. The candle can be pink, yellow, blue or green and is painted with butterflies or dragonflies. This item was distributed in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and WA between the 27 August 2008 and 20 November 2008.

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason the product is recalled

The citronella sticks do no meet safety requirements for candle accessories, as the bamboo may ignite and continue to burn for more that 5 seconds when flame is applied.

The hazards to consumers

Fire

What consumers should do

Cease using these items and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Austwide Wholesalers Pty Ltd

Identifying product features

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Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

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Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2008/10464 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.