CPSC2005-03-31
CPSC, TechnoBrands Inc. Announce Recall of Rope Candles
Zhongshan Zhongnam Candle Manufacturer Co., Ltd. of China
Hazard
The candle has a clamp that is used to extinguish the candle. The clamp does not always sever the wax close to the wick and extinguish the candle as intended. This can allow the flame to continue down into the coiled section of the candle and ignite the entire candle.
Remedy
Consumers should contact TechnoBrands Inc. to get information on receiving a full refund.
Sold at
TechnoBrands Inc., doing business as FirstSTREET, on their Web site and through their catalog, from November 2004 through February 2005, for $49.95.
Affected count
About 2,000
Injuries reported
TechnoBrands Inc. has received two reports of the candle continuing to burn past the point where it is supposed to extinguish. TechnoBrands, Inc. has received no reports of property damage or injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Rope Candle
Consumer contact
For more information, call TechnoBrands Inc. at (866) 660-7150 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-TechnoBrands-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Rope-CandlesDon't want to check this manually?
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