The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Serenity Votive Candles.

Units: About 10,000.

Importer: Midwest Cannon Falls, of Cannon Falls, Minn.

Hazard: The candles’ wax can catch fire, causing a high flame. This can cause nearby combustibles to catch fire and result in burns to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Midwest has received one report of the candle wax catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description: The recalled candles consist of a glass votive cup surrounded by a silver holder with a standing angel figure attached. Each holder contains an engraved quotation. The angel stands about 3 inches tall. Each candle has a proverb engraved into the metal holder.

Sold At: Gift stores nationwide from June 2004 to May 2005 for about $20.

Manufactured in: China.

Remedy: Consumers should return these candles to the place of purchase to receive a refund.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Hi-Capacity® rechargeable notebook computer batteries

Units: About 10,000

Importer: Battery-Biz® Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.

Hazard: An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Battery-Biz® has received six reports of batteries overheating and melting.

Description: The recalled lithium ion, Hi-Capacity® brand rechargeable batteries are used with various well-known, brand-name notebook computers. The recalled batteries include those with part numbers B-5301, B-5333, B-5340, B-5341, B-5342, B-5344, B-5345, B-5346, B5461, B-5615, B-5896 or B-5942/LI; the lot numbers 10098, 10198 or 10230; and the date codes listed below. The part number, lot number and date code can be found on the main label, in one of the following combinations:

Reorder Part Number	5 Digit Lot Code	3 Digit Date Code
B-5301	10198	04O
B-5333	10098	07N, 08N, 09N, 10N, 11N, 12N, 01O, 02O, 03O, 04O
	10198	07N, 08N, 09N, 10N, 11N
B-5340	10198	07N, 08N, 09N, 10N, 11N, 12N, 01O
B-5341	10198	04O
B-5342	10098	01O, 02O, 03O, 04O
B-5344	10198	11N, 12N, 01O, 02O
B-5345	10198	08N, 09N, 03O
B-5346	10098	01O, 02O, 03O, 04O
B-5346	10098	01O, 02O, 03O, 04O
	10198	08N, 09N, 10N
B-5461	10230	01N, 02N, 03N, 04N, 05N, 06N, 07N, 08N, 09N, 10N, 11N, 12N
B-5615	10198	10N, 11N, 12N, 01O, 02O
B-5896	10198	02O
B-5933	10230	01N, 02N, 03N, 04N, 05N, 06N, 07N, 08N, 09N
B-5942/LI	10198	03O, 040, 05O

Manufactured and Assembled in: China, Korea and Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Battery-Biz® to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge. After removing the recalled battery for their notebook computer, consumers can continue to use it with the AC power adapter until a replacement battery arrives.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Bat Out of Hell and Powder House fireworks

Units: About 9,000 units

Importer: American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.

Hazard: These fireworks devices could unexpectedly tip over during use, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None.

Description: The recall involves Bat Out of Hell fireworks with model number CP1129 and Powder House fireworks with model number CP1130. The model number is printed on all four sides of the device above the warning label. These are 1.4g consumer fireworks devices that consist of 16 multiple shots in the shape of a square cube. The name of the product is printed on the packaging, along with the word "TNT."

Sold At: Fireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from May 2005 through June 2005 for about $20.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Return the recalled fireworks to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact American Promotional Events for instructions.