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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 04010

Candle and Soap Making For Dummies Book

Published January 6, 2025 · Recall initiated: October 15, 2003

What's the 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.

What to do

Consumers should return these books to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Recall details

Brand
John Wiley and Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J.
Manufacturer
John Wiley and Sons Inc., of Hoboken, N.J.
Distributor
Bookstores and discount department stores nationwide, from August 2003 through September 2003, for about $20.
Country
US
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