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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2002-06-06

CPSC, Island Soap & Candle Works Announce Recall of Candles

Is my product affected?

Candles

  • Brand Island Soap & Candle Works, of Honolulu, Hawaii

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Island Soap & Candle Works is recalling candles sold in brown coconut shells due to safety hazards. While burning, pieces of the candle's wick can fall off, and the wick can re-ignite after being extinguished, creating risks of burns and fires. The affected candles feature a single wick surrounded by wax in a coconut shell container with a bottom label indicating they were handmade in Hawaii. These candles were sold in approximately 20 different scents and various sizes ranging from "Mini" to "Large," with some featuring moon and star cutouts around the upper rim.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles. According to the recall notice, affected consumers may return the candles to the store where they were purchased for a full refund, or mail them to Island Soap & Candle Works at 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite #1220, Honolulu, HI 96813 to receive a refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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