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CPSCRecalled Jun 6, 2002 · #02173

CPSC, Island Soap & Candle Works Announce Recall of Candles

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.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Candles
Type
Candles & Candle Holders
Manufacturer
Island Soap & Candle Works, of Honolulu, Hawaii
Model numbers
UPCs
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.
Made in
United States

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice