More than 1.2 Million Mainstays Three-Wick Candles Recalled by Star Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Recall 23129 · Feb 23, 2023 · Star Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle
1,210,000
units affected
1,210,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23129
- Date
- Feb 23, 2023
- Company
- Star Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle
- Units affected
- 1,210,000
- Product
- Mainstays Three-Wick Candles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Mainstays Three-Wicked Candles in round 14-ounce glass jars sold with Halloween and autumn themes. The candles were sold with a metal lid and in seven different names: Jack-O-Lantern, Mystic Fog, Warm Apple Pie, Warm Fall Leaves, Fall Farm House, Pumpkin Spice and Magic Potion. Mainstays and the candle's name are printed on the side of the candle. The candles are about 4 inches long by 4 inches wide.
What can happen
The candle wicks can burn too close to the side of the container, causing the glass to break, posing fire and laceration hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Star Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 12 reports of the candle burning too close to the side of the container and the glass cracking, resulting in one report of a minor cut and multiple reports of damage to nearby items. The firm has received one report of a fire.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from September 2022 through November 2022 for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mainstays three-wick candles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Star Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The candle wicks can burn too close to the side of the container, causing the glass to 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.