CPSC recall · Reported February 18, 2005
CPSC and Gardener's Supply Company are recalling the Rope Candle and Holder (34-911)
The candle has a clamp (vise) that leads the end of the rope candle at the top. When clamped properly it is supposed to self-extinguish the candle when the burning wick meets the …
Zhongshan Zhongnam Candle Manufacturer Co., Ltd. of China recalled The Rope Candle is a 21-foot coiled beeswax candle that feeds up to a scissors-like vise.….
CPSC and Gardener's Supply Company are recalling the Rope Candle and Holder (34-911) was recalled by Zhongshan Zhongnam Candle Manufacturer Co., Ltd. of China in February 18, 2005. Reason: The candle has a clamp (vise) that leads the end of the rope candle at the top. When clamped properly it is s…. Remedy: The firm has designed a scissor-like attachment that fits on top of the clamp (vise). Thi…. Verify recall #05542 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Zhongshan Zhongnam Candle Manufacturer Co., Ltd. of China issued this CPSC recall-The candle has a clamp (vise) that leads the end of the rope candle at the top. When clamped properly it is s….
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- February 18, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05542 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The Rope Candle is a 21-foot coiled beeswax candle that feeds up to a scissors-like vise. The candle is lit above the vise. The candle is 7 inches tall and sits on an antiqued copper-finish holder.
Reason for recall
The candle has a clamp (vise) that leads the end of the rope candle at the top. When clamped properly it is supposed to self-extinguish the candle when the burning wick meets the metal clamp (vise). The clamp (vise) does not always sever the wax close to the wick and does not always enable the wick to self-extinguish. This can lead to the flame continuing down into the coiled section of the candle, which can then ignite and cause fire damage.
Remedy, what to do
The firm has designed a scissor-like attachment that fits on top of the clamp (vise). This cuts the wax from the sides and extinguishes the flame, preventing the candle from burning below the attachment and igniting the entire candle. The firm will either replace the candle with the new fitting, give store credit for the original cost of the rope candle or give a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05542 |
| Date reported | February 18, 2005 |
| Date initiated | February 18, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Zhongshan Zhongnam Candle Manufacturer Co., Ltd. of China |
| Affected scope | About 2,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
The firm has designed a scissor-like attachment that fits on top of the clamp (vise). This cuts the wax from the sides and exting…
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