Bath Petals Recalls Soy Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
Recall 12216 · Jul 5, 2012 · Bath Petals
1,600
units affected
1,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12216
- Date
- Jul 5, 2012
- Company
- Bath Petals
- Units affected
- 1,600
- Product
- Soy Candles
- Product type
- Candles or Candlesticks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The candles are 7.5 oz. soy candles sold in four colors and scents: Australian Eucalyptus, California Rose Garden, French Alpine and Thai Lemongrass Ginger. "Bath petals" and the scent name are printed on the glass candle holder. The following UPC codes are on the bottom of the box: 6-10696-55269-3, 7-97734-03754-8, 7-97734-03755-5 and 7-97734-03758-6
What can happen
The candle can burn with a high flame, causing excessive heat. This poses a fire hazard. The heat and flame can cause the glass candle holder to shatter. This poses a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and contact Bath Petals for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a candle burning with a high flame and shattering the glass holder. No injuries or property damage were reported.
- Sold at
- TJ Maxx and Marshalls in the U.S. from February 2012 through April 2012 and at Homesense, Winners and Marshalls in Canada in April 2012 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled soy candles?
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and contact Bath Petals for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The candle can burn with a high flame, causing excessive heat. This poses a fire hazard. The heat and flame can cause the glass candle holder to shatter. This poses a laceration hazard.
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.