CPSC recall 02173
Candles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-09-17
On 2025-09-17 the CPSC announced a recall of Candles by Island Soap And Candle Works, citing pieces of the candles' wick can fall off while burning and the wick can re-ignite after extinguishing, posing a burn and fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02173 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-06-06 |
| Published | 2025-09-17 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Island Soap And Candle Works |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Candles | The recalled candles have a single wick surrounded by wax in a brown coconut shell. They were sold in about 20 different scents and ranged in sizes from "Mini" to "Large." The coconut shell has a label on the bottom that reads "Island Soap & Candle Works...Hand made in Hawaii...Do not leave a burning candle unattended." Some of the candles have moon and star cutouts around the upper rim of the coconut shell.
Reason
Pieces of the candles' wick can fall off while burning and the wick can re-ignite after extinguishing, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Island-Soap--Candle-Works-Announce-Recall-of-Candles-
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