| | Class 2 Device Recall Wally's Ear Candles |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | February 17, 2010 |
| Date Posted | September 24, 2010 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on March 28, 2011 |
| Recall Number | Z-2487-2010 |
| Recall Event ID |
56423 |
| Product | Ear Candles made from either Paraffin or Beeswax, in plain, herbal scented, or lavender scented varieties, manufactured by Wally's Natural Products, Auburn, CA. |
| Code Information |
All products are under recall |
| FEI Number |
3003165031
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Wally's Natural Products
11837 Kemper Rd Ste 5
Auburn
CA
95603-9067
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Product is an unapproved medical device. Use as directed may result in accidental damage to the eardrum, leading to injuries up to loss of hearing. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
| Action | The firm conducted communications via phone, mail and website, stating that they have stopped manufacturing and distributing ear candles, and asks consumers to return for a refund. |
| Quantity in Commerce | Not Specified. All |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 �7.55.
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