CPSC2002-06-06
CPSC, Island Soap & Candle Works Announce Recall of Candles
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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.
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.
Sold at
Island Soap & Candle Works exclusively sold these candles in Oahu, Maui, and Kauai, Hawaii and Monterey, California, from April 2000 through April 8, 2002, for between $8 and $15.
Affected count
About 29,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Candles
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Island-Soap--Candle-Works-Announce-Recall-of-Candles-Don't want to check this manually?
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