Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09215 · May 12, 2009 · Lumetique
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09215
- Date
- May 12, 2009
- Company
- Lumetique
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- DayNa Decker 16-ounce Botanika Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled candles were sold under the DayNa Decker "Botanika" brand in 16-ounce green glass vessels, 4 inches wide by 5 inches high. Botanika candles in the smaller 3-ounce and 6-ounce sizes are not included in the recall. The words "DayNa Decker" and "Bacara," "Bardou," "Clementine," "Indigo," "Leila," "Manzanita," "Sierra," "Violetta," "Yasmin" or "Zelia" appear on the bottom of the glass vessel.
What can happen
The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and contact Lumetique to receive a full credit toward the purchase of DayNa Decker brand products.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received ten reports of the glass breaking during use, two of which resulted in fires causing property damage to household items and carpet. One consumer reported a cut on her foot when the glass broke and another consumer reported a wax burn from blowing out the candle.
- Sold at
- Resorts, spas, gift shops and specialty stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for about $76.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dayna decker 16-ounce botanika candles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and contact Lumetique to receive a full credit toward the purchase of DayNa Decker brand products.
What is the hazard?
The glass can break during use, posing a fire 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.