CPSC, Island Soap & Candle Works Announce Recall of Candles

Active Recall Announced June 6, 2002 CPSC #02173

Quick answer

CPSC, Island Soap & Candle Works Announce Recall of Candles is CPSC recall #02173, announced on June 6, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Island Soap & Candle Works.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Candles

Recalled brands

Island Soap & Candle Works

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.

Recall date

June 6, 2002

Categories

Candles & Candle Holders

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02173?

CPSC recall #02173 covers CPSC, Island Soap & Candle Works Announce Recall of Candles, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 6, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #02173?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02173 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Island Soap & Candle Works Announce Recall of Candles on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Island-Soap--Candle-Works-Announce-Recall-of-Candles-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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