CoScentrix Recalls Candles in Metal Tins Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Hobby Lobby
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-08-12). Hazards: fire. About 126,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14254 |
| Published | 2014-08-12 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-09 |
| Product category | Candles |
| Products | DD Brand Tin Candles |
| Firm named in the title | CoScentrix |
| Firms | CoScentrix, of Carson, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 126,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Hobby Lobby stores nationwide and online at HobbyLobby.com from June 2014 through July 2014 for about $6. |
Description
This recall involves 4-ounce DD branded candles sold in a round metal tin with a metal lid. The single wick candles are 2.75 inches wide by 2 inches high and were sold in 35 fragrances and colors of wax. A "DD" logo is embossed atop the metal lid. The candle fragrance is printed on a label affixed to the outside of the tin. A label on the underside of the tin is marked "$5.99" and has the SKU and batch number. Candles included in the recall have the following SKU numbers: #195156 - Smoke Away #517060 - Spiced Raisin Cake #517417 - Frosted Forest #518886 - Holly Berry #524058 - Spicy Currant #526970 - Sugar Plum #534628 - Celebration #540559 - Winter Blossom #546333 - Vanilla Toddy #763979 - Autumn Moonlight #764126 - Fern Leaf #764720 - Sea Spa #765891 - Eucalyptus Verbena #766188 - French Berries #767434 - Italian Linen #779405 - Lavender and Sage #782136 - Clementine and Mango #783910 - Spiced Amber #785444 - Grapefruit and Cinnamon #787473 - Pink Pepper #792978 - Beach Get-A-Way #798389 - Southern Magnolia #798546 - Spring Bouquet #804492 - Lemonseed and Parsley #804526 - Cinnamon Embers #807990 - Tuscan Harvest #808006 - Vanilla Orchid #808048 - Vintage Luxe #819417 - Mulberry Apple #826776 - Bamboo Jasmine #832436 - Aged Driftwood #835348 - Parisian Garden #835702 - Summer Sunshine #840579 - Roasted Pear #841080 - Cashmere Petals The batch numbers included are: 14070, 14071, 14072, 14073, 14076, 14077, 14078, 14132, 14134, 14135, 14139, 14140, 14155, 14156, 14157 and 14178.
Hazard
The candle's high flame can ignite the surface of the wax and the polymer coating on the tin-plated container, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund, without a receipt a store credit will be issued. Online purchasers should contact CoScentrix for instructions on returning the product.
Incidents and injuries
CoScentrix has received two reports of the candle's surface igniting and one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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