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

Two’s Company Inc. Recall of Shell Candles NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2005 Release #05-215 Firm's Recall Hotline:(800) 896-7266 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7800 CPSC, Two's Company Inc. Announce Recall of Shell Candles WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Sea Urchin Shell Candles Units: About 18,000 Importer: Two’s Company Inc., of Mount Vernon, N.Y. Hazard: The candles can burn at an excessive height or cause the outer shell to catch fire, posing a potential fire and burn hazard. Incidents/Injuries: There have been four reports of the candles catching fire, but no reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported. 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. Sold at: Various gift and specialty stores nationwide from April 2005 through June 2005 for about $5. Manufactured in: Philippines Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumer 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