Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-05-12). Hazards: fire. About 7,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09215 |
| Published | 2009-05-12 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | DayNa Decker 16-ounce Botanika Candles |
| Firm named in the title | Lumetique |
| Firms | Southern California Candle Co. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. (manufacturer); Lumetique Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 7,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Resorts, spas, gift shops and specialty stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for about $76. |
Description
The recalled candles were sold under the DayNa Decker "Botanika" brand in 16-ounce green glass vessels, 4 inches wide by 5 inches high. Botanika candles in the smaller 3-ounce and 6-ounce sizes are not included in the recall. The words "DayNa Decker" and "Bacara," "Bardou," "Clementine," "Indigo," "Leila," "Manzanita," "Sierra," "Violetta," "Yasmin" or "Zelia" appear on the bottom of the glass vessel.
Hazard
The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and contact Lumetique to receive a full credit toward the purchase of DayNa Decker brand products.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received ten reports of the glass breaking during use, two of which resulted in fires causing property damage to household items and carpet. One consumer reported a cut on her foot when the glass broke and another consumer reported a wax burn from blowing out the candle.
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