CPSC, TechnoBrands Inc. Announce Recall of Rope Candles

Recalled March 31, 2005 · CPSC recall 05559 · TechnoBrands

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.

Units

About 2,000

Incidents / 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.

Description

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."

What to do

Consumers should contact TechnoBrands Inc. to get information on receiving a full refund.

Contact

For more information, call TechnoBrands Inc. at (866) 660-7150 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Rope Candle

Manufacturer(s)

Zhongshan Zhongnam Candle Manufacturer Co., Ltd. of China

Distributed by

TechnoBrands Inc., of Colonial Heights, Virginia

Retailers

TechnoBrands Inc., doing business as FirstSTREET, on their Web site and through their catalog, from November 2004 through February 2005, for $49.95.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →