Royal Products Recalls Pine Cone Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled May 31, 2007 · CPSC recall 07198 · Royal Products

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or full refund.

Units

About 2,700

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or full refund.

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

Product

Vivre Royale Pine Cone Candles

Imported by

Royal Products Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Retailers

Specialty stores nationwide from October 2005 through December 2006 for between $12 and $15.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →