MVP Group Recalls Glass Jar Candles Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 16047 · Nov 24, 2015 · MVP Group
720,000
units affected
720,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16047
- Date
- Nov 24, 2015
- Company
- MVP Group
- Units affected
- 720,000
- Product
- Glass Jar Candles with Lids
- Product type
- Candles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The glass jar candles have glass lids and weigh about 18 oz. They were sold under various brand names, scents and colors, including: Store Brand Scent or Color Big Lots Living Colors Candles Everyday Reflections Apple Berry, Mandarin Vanilla, Pineapple Sage, Sparkling Rain, Vanilla, Tahitian Vanilla, Fresh Escape, Bamboo, Lavender, Tranquil Sunset, Poly Orchard, Serenity Springs, Honeysuckle, Bluebell, Garden, Hyacinth, Tigerlily, Jasmine Dollar General True Living Tri Jar Ocean Wtr Rain, Tri Jar Island Braz Passn, Tri Jar Vanilla Sugar, Tri Jar Pom Cherry Berry, Harvest Splendor, Heavenly Home, Vanilla Sugar, Lemon Mont, Salted Caramel, Apple Cinnamon, Pineapple Mango, Blackberry Macaroon, Hawaiian Paradise Family Dollar Everyday Home Fruit, Cinnamon Bun, Assorted Sweets, Vanilla Icing, Watermelon, Assorted Berry, Stormy Night, Pineapple Coconut, Tritone Blue, Tritone Pink, Tritone Carmel, Tritone Kiwi, Tritone Fruit, Tritrone Apple
What can happen
The glass lid can break when the jar is being opened, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and call MVP to arrange for a full refund. If jars are unopened, consumers should not attempt to open them.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been 16 reported incidents resulting in laceration injuries, some requiring medical attention, including one requiring stitches.
- Sold at
- Big Lots, Dollar General and Family Dollar stores between February 2015 and November 2015 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled glass jar candles with lids?
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and call MVP to arrange for a full refund. If jars are unopened, consumers should not attempt to open them.
What is the hazard?
The glass lid can break when the jar is being opened, posing a laceration hazard.
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