Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
Recall 10173 · Mar 18, 2010 · Lumetique
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10173
- Date
- Mar 18, 2010
- Company
- Lumetique
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- DayNa Decker Botanika Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves DayNa Decker Botanika brand candles sold in 3-, 6-, and 16-ounce glass containers. The words "DayNa Decker" and Bacara, Bardou, Clementine, Indigo, Leila, Manzanita, Sierra, Taiga, Violetta, Viva, Yasmin, or Zelia appear on the bottom of the green glass container. Only Botanika candles with batch code 9J3, 9K1, 9L1 or 9L2 are included in the recall. Batch codes are printed on the bottom of the glass container.
What can happen
The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and contact Lumetique to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a DayNa Decker brand product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of the glass breaking and six reports of high flames. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Resorts, spas, gift shops and specialty stores nationwide from November 2009 through January 2010 for between $30 and $75, depending on the size.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dayna decker botanika candles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and contact Lumetique to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a DayNa Decker brand product.
What is the hazard?
The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards 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.