CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC and Gardener's Supply Company are recalling the Rope Candle and Holder (34-911)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-542

Date: February 17, 2005

Product Name: Beeswax Rope Candle (SKU # 34-911)

Recall Description:

The Rope Candle is a 21-foot coiled beeswax candle that feeds up to a scissors-like vise. The candle is lit above the vise. The candle is 7-inches tall and sits on an antiqued copper-finish holder. 

Hazard Description:

The candle has a clamp (vise) that leads the end of the rope candle at the top. When clamped properly it is supposed to self-extinguish the candle when the burning wick meets the metal clamp (vise). The clamp (vise) does not always sever the wax close to the wick and does not always enable the wick to self-extinguish. This can lead to the flame continuing down into the coiled section of the candle, which can then ignite and cause fire damage.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 2,000

Incidents:

Three incidents were reported where the candle continued to burn past the point where it is supposed to self-extinguish. There was some property damage in two incidents; however, nobody was hurt.

Sold At:

Gardener's Supply retail store in Burlington, Vt., and in the Holiday 2004 Gardener's Supply Catalog sold the candles from October 20 through November 12, 2004.

Manufactured In:

China