Royal Products Recalls Pine Cone Candles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 07198 · announced May 31, 2007 · Royal Products · 2,700 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Vivre Royale Pine Cone Candle, Item Number 41419. The item number is located on the packaging of the product. The warning label on the bottom of the packaging states "Made in China. Royal Products Inc." The candle is shaped like a pine cone. The candle wax is purple inside and the coating on the outside of the candle is brown and gold. There are small clear beads all over the outside of the candle.
The hazard
The candle's exterior coating and beads can ignite and catch fire. The fire resulting from the coating and beads on the exterior of the candle could ignite nearby combustibles.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of a candle fire causing minor property damage. CPSC has received one report of a flare up with damage contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Specialty stores nationwide from October 2005 through December 2006 for between $12 and $15.
Consumer contact: For additional information, call Royal Products at (800) 693-1199 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.royalproducts.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.