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Susan Spilka
sspilka@wiley.com
Wiley
(201) 748-6147
CPSC Media Contact
The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission
(301) 504-7908
CPSC, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Announce Recall of "Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Instruction Book
Washington, D.C., October 9, 2003—
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recalls in voluntary cooperation with the firms listed below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. To access color photos of recalled products, go to the Commission's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov.
Name of product: Candle and Soap Making For Dummies Book
Units: 5,400
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J.
Hazard:The instructions in the book for making lye combine sodium hydroxide and water in an incorrect order. This could cause the mixture to bubble over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The paperback book is titled Candle & Soap Making For Dummies. The book's cover is black and yellow and has a photograph of candlesticks and slices of soap.
Sold at: Bookstores and discount department stores nationwide from August 2003 through September 2003 for about $20.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Contact John Wiley & Sons toll-free at (877) 762-2974 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Wiley's Web site at http://www.wiley.com.
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
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