CPSC, TechnoBrands Inc. Announce Recall of Rope Candles
CPSC recall 05559. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The candle has a clamp that is used to extinguish the candle. The clamp does not always sever the wax close to the wick and extinguish the candle as intended. This can allow the flame to continue down into the coiled section of the candle and ignite the entire candle.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact TechnoBrands Inc. to get information on receiving a full refund.
CPSC recall 05559 has the recall date 31 Mar 2005. The notice names the firm Zhongshan Zhongnam Candle Manufacturer Co., Ltd. of China. The recall has about 2,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Candles & Candle Holders.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | TechnoBrands Inc. has received two reports of the candle continuing to burn past the point where it is supposed to extinguish. TechnoBrands, Inc. has received no reports of property damage or injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,000 |
| Description | The rope candle is a 20-foot coiled beeswax candle that feeds up to a scissors-like clamp. The candle is lit above the clamp. The candle has an antique copper finish. It was sold under the name "Self-extinguishing Rope Candle." |
| Product | Rope Candle, About 2,000, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | TechnoBrands Inc., doing business as FirstSTREET, on their Web site and through their catalog, from November 2004 through February 2005, for $49.95. |
| Manufacturer | Zhongshan Zhongnam Candle Manufacturer Co., Ltd. of China |
| Distributor | TechnoBrands Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,000Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 18%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name Zhongshan Zhongnam Candle Manufacturer Co., Ltd. of China
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2005 | CPSC and Gardener's Supply Company are recalling the Rope Candle and Holder (34-911) |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05559The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 05559. https://recallregister.com/product/3085-cpsc-technobrands-inc-announce-recall-of-rope-candles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 05559 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
TechnoBrands Inc. has received two reports of the candle continuing to burn past the point where it is supposed to extinguish. TechnoBrands, Inc. has received no reports of property damage or injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
TechnoBrands Inc., doing business as FirstSTREET, on their Web site and through their catalog, from November 2004 through February 2005, for $49.95.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05559?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China