Anecdote Candles Recalls Double-Wick Autumn Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie
Recall 22085 · Feb 16, 2022 · Anecdote Candles
19,380
units affected
19,380
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22085
- Date
- Feb 16, 2022
- Company
- Anecdote Candles
- Units affected
- 19,380
- Product
- Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles in the scents 'Fireside Chats,' 'Weekend Getaway,' 'Sweater Weather,' and 'Fall Feels.' The candle's scent and "Anecdote Candles for Anthropologie" are printed on a label on the side of the glass candle container. The candles are made with the following materials: glass tumblers, wood lid, cotton core wick, phthalate-free fragrance oil, coconut-soy wax blend. The SKU number is located on the price label on the bottom of the candles. Recalled Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles Scent Color SKU Number Fireside Chats Blue 0063344923 Weekend Getaway Green 0063344980 Fall Feels Orange 0063344964 Sweater Weather Pink 0063344949
What can happen
The double wick candles can achieve higher than usual flames, causing the glass container to break apart, posing fire and laceration hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and return it to an Anthropologie store. If the candle cannot be returned in store, consumers should visit www.anthropologie.com/recall for instructions on how to cut the candle wicks and dispose of the product, provide verification of this to Anthropologie, and receive a full refund. Anthropologie is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Anthropologie has received nine reports of the candles flaming up, cracking or breaking apart while in use, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Anthropologie stores nationwide and online at www.anthropologie.com from July 2021 through December 2021 for about $32.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled anecdote autumn glass candles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and return it to an Anthropologie store. If the candle cannot be returned in store, consumers should visit www.anthropologie.com/recall for instructions on how to cut the candle wicks and dispose of the product, provide verification of this to Anthropologie, and.
What is the hazard?
The double wick candles can achieve higher than usual flames, causing the glass container to break apart, posing fire and laceration hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.