Christian Hall, 53, who lives in Little Plumstead, wants £7,000 from Asda after the Eco Wix candle he bought online for £7 covered "every single room" in his house in an "impenetrable" black residue he says needed decorators to remove.

Mr Hall described the residue as a "waxy" substance(Image: Christian Hall)

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Asda argue they have sold thousands of the product and there are "clear safety instructions" on how to use them.

Mr Hall says he noticed soot on his face after returning from the gym, which he........

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