Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-12-08). Hazards: laceration. About 31,000 units in the US and 300 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17047 |
| Published | 2016-12-08 |
| Last updated | 2016-12-08 |
| Products | Luminous Candle Collection |
| Firm named in the title | Yankee Candle |
| Firms | The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass. (importer); The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Poland |
| Units (US) | 31,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 300 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at www.yankeecandle.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $35. |
Description
This recall involves Yankee Candle's Luminous Collection fragrance candles. The square glass candles contain a fragrant wax with three wicks. The item number is printed on the bottom of glass candle jar. The recalled candles are approximately 4 inches wide by 5 inches high. Item Number Luminous Collection fragrance 1535651 Sea Salt & Coral 1535890 Blackberry & Sage 1535891 Apple Blossom & Melon 1535892 Sugarcane & Honey 1535893 Pine & Sandalwood 1535894 Cinnamon & Cedar
Hazard
When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jar cracking. No injuries have been reported.
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