CPSC, Island Soap & Candle Works Announce Recall of Candles
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-06-06). Hazards: fire, burn, fall. About 29,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02173 |
| Published | 2002-06-06 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-17 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Candles |
| Firm named in the title | Island Soap & Candle Works |
| Firms | Island Soap & Candle Works, of Honolulu, Hawaii (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 29,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Island Soap & Candle Works have received one report of a fire that caused minor property and smoke damage. No injuries have been reported.
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