The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07198·Announced 2007-05-31

Royal Products Recalls Pine Cone Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Royal Products is recalling Vivre Royale Pine Cone Candles because the exterior coating and beads can ignite and 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 fire hazard with reported property damage, fitting the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Royal Products Inc. is recalling approximately 2,700 Vivre Royale Pine Cone Candles, Item Number 41419. The candles are shaped like pine cones with purple wax inside and a brown and gold coating on the outside, featuring small clear beads. The warning label on the bottom of the packaging states "Made in China. Royal Products Inc." The item number is located on the packaging.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. The candle's exterior coating and beads can ignite and catch fire. The resulting fire could ignite nearby combustibles. The firm has received one report of a candle fire causing minor property damage, and CPSC has received one report of a flare-up with damage contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.

The candles were sold at specialty stores nationwide from October 2005 through December 2006 for between $12 and $15. Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or full refund. For additional information, call Royal Products at (800) 693-1199 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.royalproducts.com.

The recalled product

Product
Vivre Royale Pine Cone Candles
Hazard
Affected units
2,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.