PRA number
2017/16017
Published date
Product description
The gumnut candle holder is supplied as a hoop pine plywood sheet with pieces pre-cut. The pieces are popped out of the sheet and slotted together to make a candle holder, similar to a 3-D jigsaw puzzle.
What are the defects?
The assembled wooden candle holder may catch fire.
The product is covered by the permanent ban on combustible candle holders, as set out in Consumer Protection Notice No.12 of 2011 Permanent ban on combustible candle holders. This ban covers objects that are designed to hold or decorate a candle and which ignite and continue to flame for at least 5 seconds when subjected to flame or heat emanating from a candle.
The product is covered by the permanent ban on combustible candle holders, as set out in Consumer Protection Notice No.12 of 2011 Permanent ban on combustible candle holders. This ban covers objects that are designed to hold or decorate a candle and which ignite and continue to flame for at least 5 seconds when subjected to flame or heat emanating from a candle.
What are the hazards?
Potential burns, serious injury or death can occur if the candle holder catches fire.
What should consumers do?
The candle holder should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Supplier
Studio Periscope
Traders who sold this product
Museum and gallery shops, gift stores, souvenir stores, markets, online
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Online
Dates available for sale
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Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
