CPSCMay 31, 2007

Royal Products Pine Cone Candles recall: Fire Hazard

Royal Products Recalls Pine Cone Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Royal Products Pine Cone Candles recalled?

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 should I do if I have this product?

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

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
Vivre Royale Pine Cone Candles
Company
Royal Products Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Quantity
About 2,700
Sold at
Specialty stores nationwide from October 2005 through December 2006 for between $12 and $15.
Recall date
May 31, 2007
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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