"Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Book

Class II - Moderate

What Should You Do?

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  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
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Recall Details

Company:
John Wiley and Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J.
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
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.
Remedy:
Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Product Images

"Candle and Soap Making For Dummies" Book

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(5,400)

Official Source

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View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 04010