Safety regulator, TechnoBrands Inc. Announce Recall of Rope Candles
Recall 05559 · Mar 31, 2005 · Zhongshan Zhongnam Candle Manufacturer Co., Ltd.
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05559
- Date
- Mar 31, 2005
- Company
- Zhongshan Zhongnam Candle Manufacturer Co., Ltd.
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Rope Candle
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should contact TechnoBrands Inc. to get information on receiving a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rope candle?
Consumers should contact TechnoBrands Inc. to get information on receiving a full refund.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.