Recalls / 2002-06-06

CPSC, Island Soap & Candle Works Announce Recall of Candles

02173 · Recalled 2002-06-06 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled candles have a single wick surrounded by wax in a brown coconut shell. They were sold in about 20 different scents and ranged in sizes from "Mini" to "Large." The coconut shell has a label on the bottom that reads "Island Soap & Candle Works...Hand made in Hawaii...Do not leave a burning candle unattended." Some of the candles have moon and star cutouts around the upper rim of the coconut shell.

Hazards

Pieces of the candles' wick can fall off while burning and the wick can re-ignite after extinguishing, posing a burn and fire hazard.

Reported injuries

CPSC and Island Soap & Candle Works have received one report of a fire that caused minor property and smoke damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund. The candles also can be mailed to the firm at 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite #1220, Honolulu, HI 96813, to receive a refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Candles		About 29,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Island Soap & Candle Works
Made in: United States
Sold at: Island Soap & Candle Works sold these candles in Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii, Monterey, California, from April 2000 through April 8, 2002, for, $15.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Island Soap & Candle Works at (877) 535-5566 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Hawaii standard time and 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. pacific standard time Monday through Friday. Consumers also may visit the firm's website at www.honolulusoap.com

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Source: CPSC recall 02173. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.