These candles are in good working condition, there is a slight yellow streak down the middle of them, I am not sure why this occured but it is not noticable when the candles are placed in a grouping. Comes with a remote conrol, candles can be set to come on at a certain time of day if you like and go off automatically These area great for decorations around Halloween time, Requires 2 C size batteries Smoke Free/Pet Free Thanks for looking in my closet!