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'Avant Yarde' Outdoor Candles

September 7, 2007
Hayes Company Inc. is rcalling about 83,000 "Avant Yarde" decorative glaze outdoor candles. The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame.

The firm has received two reports of consumers who suffered minor burns to their hands when they tried to extinguish flames coming from the candle.

The recall involves three styles of outdoor citronella candles with a glazed lower portion that is brown, blue, or green. The item number 18134 can be located on the top left part of the label on the bottom of the candle.

The candles were sold at Ace Hardware stores nationwide from February 2006 through June 2007 for about $8. They were manufactured in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Ace Hardware store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Hayes at (800) 838-5053 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hayesco.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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