More than 1.2 Million Mainstays Three-Wick Candles Recalled by Star Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-02-23). Hazards: fire, burn, laceration. About 1,210,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23129 |
| Published | 2023-02-23 |
| Last updated | 2023-02-23 |
| Products | Mainstays Three-Wick Candles |
| Firm named in the title | Star Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle |
| Firms | Star Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle, of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,210,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from September 2022 through November 2022 for about $7. |
Description
This recall involves Mainstays Three-Wicked Candles in round 14-ounce glass jars sold with Halloween and autumn themes. The candles were sold with a metal lid and in seven different names: Jack-O-Lantern, Mystic Fog, Warm Apple Pie, Warm Fall Leaves, Fall Farm House, Pumpkin Spice and Magic Potion. Mainstays and the candle's name are printed on the side of the candle. The candles are about 4 inches long by 4 inches wide.
Hazard
The candle wicks can burn too close to the side of the container, causing the glass to break, posing fire and laceration hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Star Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 12 reports of the candle burning too close to the side of the container and the glass cracking, resulting in one report of a minor cut and multiple reports of damage to nearby items. The firm has received one report of a fire.
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