CPSC recall 04010
Candle and Soap Making For Dummies Book
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-01-06
On 2025-01-06 the CPSC announced a recall of Candle and Soap Making For Dummies Book by John Wiley And Sons, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04010 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2003-10-15 |
| Published | 2025-01-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | John Wiley And Sons |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Candle and Soap Making For Dummies Book | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-John-Wiley--Sons-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Candle-and-Soap-Making-For-Dummies-Instruction-Book-
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