CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
CPSC, TechnoBrands Inc. Announce Recall of Rope Candles
The rope candle is a 20-foot coiled beeswax candle that feeds up to a scissors-like clamp. The candle is lit above the clamp. The candle has an antique copper finish. It was sold under the name "Self-extinguishing Rope Candle."
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should contact TechnoBrands Inc. to get information on receiving a full refund.
Contact Information
For more information, call TechnoBrands Inc. at (866) 660-7150 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
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.
Injuries
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.
Manufacturer
Zhongshan Zhongnam Candle Manufacturer Co., Ltd. of China
Recall Number
05559
Product Information
Product Name
Rope Candle
Product Type
Candles & Candle Holders
Number of Units
About 2,000
Manufacturer Name
Zhongshan Zhongnam Candle Manufacturer Co., Ltd. of China
Distributed By
TechnoBrands Inc., of Colonial Heights, Virginia
Manufactured In
China