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Candles have recently been the subject of inaccurate and misleading media reports involving lead and we would like to clarify any misconceptions that may have arisen as a result of these stories.

A recent study by a professor at the University of Michigan and a press release from Public Citizen has raised the question of lead in foreign and domestic candles sold in the U.S. His study was prompted by the Australian government’s ban on lead wicks after a study of Chinese candles revealed that these candles did contain lead wicks.

We want to reassure you and your consumers that Hearth & Home Traditions Ltd® and Lumi-Lite® candles are safe and do not contain lead-core wicks.

Our company is a member of the National Candle Association (NCA), which supported the voluntary withdrawal from the use of lead wicks over 25 years ago, and which continues its commitment today.

Most candles produced in the U.S. contain 100% cotton wicks, and those few U.S. candles that contain metal wicks have zinc or tin which poses no health risk.

A consumer can determine if a candle has a lead-core wick by cutting off a piece of the metal tip. When rubbed on a piece of paper, the lead will leave a pencil-like mark, while zinc or tin will not.

Hearth & Home Traditions, Ltd® produces all of its own candles and keeping with Lumi-Lite Candle Co., Inc. (parent company) policy –

" No lead core wicks have been used in any of our products since 1974 ! "

If we can be of any further assistance on candle related issues, please don’t hesitate to contact us.