The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05215·Announced 2005-07-01

Two's Company Recalls Sea Urchin Shell Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Two's Company Inc. is recalling Sea Urchin Shell Candles because they can burn at excessive heights or cause the shell to catch fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Two's Company Inc. of Mount Vernon, N.Y., is recalling approximately 18,000 Sea Urchin Shell Candles. The recalled products are wax-filled sea urchin shells, approximately 2.5 inches in diameter, sold under item number 2659. The candles were manufactured in the Philippines and sold at various gift and specialty stores nationwide from April 2005 through June 2005 for about $5 each.

The recall was issued because the candles can burn at an excessive height or cause the outer shell to catch fire, posing a potential fire and burn hazard. There have been four reports of the candles catching fire, but no reports of property damage or injuries have been received.

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

The recalled product

Product
Sea Urchin Shell Candles
Manufacturer
Two's Company Inc., of Mount Vernon, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
18,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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