[Recalled] Candles — The recalled candles have a single wick surrounded by wax in a brown coconut sh… | CPSC 2002-06-06
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Candles |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Island Soap & Candle Works, of Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 02173 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 06 June 2002 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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