CPSCJuly 1, 2005

CPSC, Two's Company Inc. Announce Recall of Shell

CPSC, Two's Company Inc. Announce Recall of Shell Candles

Why was CPSC, Two's Company Inc. Announce Recall of Shell recalled?

The candles can burn at an excessive height or cause the outer shell to catch fire, posing a potential fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using these candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Two's Company at (800) 896-7266 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.twoscompany.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Sea Urchin Shell Candles
Company
Two's Company Inc., of Mount Vernon, N.Y.
Quantity
About 18,000
Sold at
Various gift and specialty stores nationwide, from April 2005 through June 2005, for about $5.
Recall date
July 1, 2005
Incidents / injuries
There have been four reports of the candles catching fire, but no reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

These recalled candles are wax-filled sea urchin shells, and were sold under item number 2659, which is found on the packaging tag. The candles are about 2.5 inches in diameter.

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