Hallmark Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
Recall 20047 · Dec 20, 2019 · Hallmark
4,500
units affected
4,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20047
- Date
- Dec 20, 2019
- Company
- Hallmark
- Units affected
- 4,500
- Product
- Frosted balsam jar candles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the frosted balsam soy blend jar candles. The scented candles are green and have three wicks. The candle's glass jar measures about 5 inches high and 4.5 inches in diameter and has a metal top. Hallmark, frosted balsam and an image of a snowy pine cone appear on the front of the candle. Date code 9211D, SKU code XKT1747 and UPC code 763795556991 appear on a white label on the candle's underside.
What can happen
When the candle is lit, the glass jar can break, posing fire and laceration hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price and a $10 Hallmark Gold Crown gift card.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 6 reports of the glass jar breaking, resulting in fire damage to nearby items. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Norman's Hallmark stores in New Jersey and Pennsylvania from September 2019 through December 2019 for about $28.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled frosted balsam jar candles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price and a $10 Hallmark Gold Crown gift card.
What is the hazard?
When the candle is lit, the glass jar can break, 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.