Recalls / 2005-02-18
CPSC and Gardener's Supply Company are recalling the Rope Candle and Holder (34-911)
05542 · Recalled 2005-02-18 · CPSC page
Description
The Rope Candle is a 21-foot coiled beeswax candle that feeds up to a scissors-like vise. The candle is lit above the vise. The candle is 7 inches tall and sits on an antiqued copper-finish holder.
Hazards
The candle has a clamp (vise) that leads the end of the rope candle at the top. When clamped properly it is supposed to self-extinguish the candle when the burning wick meets the metal clamp (vise). The clamp (vise) does not always sever the wax close to the wick and does not always enable the wick to self-extinguish. This can lead to the flame continuing down into the coiled section of the candle, which can then ignite and cause fire damage.
Reported injuries
Three incidents were reported where the candle continued to burn past the point where it is supposed to self-extinguish. There was some property damage in two incidents; however, nobody was hurt.
Remedy
The firm has designed a scissor-like attachment that fits on top of the clamp (vise). This cuts the wax from the sides and extinguishes the flame, preventing the candle from burning below the attachment and igniting the entire candle. The firm will either replace the candle with the new fitting, give store credit for the original cost of the rope candle or give a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Beeswax Rope Candle (SKU # 34-911) | About 2,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Zhongshan Zhongnam Candle Manufacturer Co., Ltd.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Gardener's Supply retail store in Burlington, Vt., the Holiday 2004 Gardener's Supply Catalog sold the candles, 2004.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact the customer service team at Gardener's Supply Co., (800) 876-5520, and at their Web site www.gardeners.com
Source: CPSC recall 05542. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.