Large Scented Candles Recalled by Barneys New York Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Recall 13722 · Feb 5, 2013 · United Perfumes Limited
40
units affected
40
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13722
- Date
- Feb 5, 2013
- Company
- United Perfumes Limited
- Units affected
- 40
- Product
- Scented candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled Fornasetti Profumi Grande scented candles measure about 67 ounces and have a 6 or 7 inch high ceramic vessel with one of four Fornasetti designs. Designs include monkeys with white background, red and blue sardines, black and gold pens and black and white striped face on the side of the vessels.
What can happen
These candles can burn with a high flame, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recalled candles and contact or return them to Barneys New York to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm received one report of a consumer that picked up the candle and was burned on the hand by the wax of the candle while walking.
- Sold at
- Barneys New York located in New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago and Dallas and online at www.barneys.com from October 2010 through December 2011 for about $700.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled scented candles?
Consumers should stop using these recalled candles and contact or return them to Barneys New York to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
These candles can burn with a high flame, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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.