Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-03-18). Hazards: fire, burn, laceration. About 6,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10173 |
| Published | 2010-03-18 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | DayNa Decker 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) | 6,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, laceration |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Resorts, spas, gift shops and specialty stores nationwide from November 2009 through January 2010 for between $30 and $75, depending on the size. |
Description
This recall involves DayNa Decker Botanika brand candles sold in 3-, 6-, and 16-ounce glass containers. The words "DayNa Decker" and Bacara, Bardou, Clementine, Indigo, Leila, Manzanita, Sierra, Taiga, Violetta, Viva, Yasmin, or Zelia appear on the bottom of the green glass container. Only Botanika candles with batch code 9J3, 9K1, 9L1 or 9L2 are included in the recall. Batch codes are printed on the bottom of the glass container.
Hazard
The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and contact Lumetique to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a DayNa Decker brand product.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received five reports of the glass breaking and six reports of high flames. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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