Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 17047 · Dec 8, 2016 · Yankee Candle
31,000
units affected
31,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17047
- Date
- Dec 8, 2016
- Company
- Yankee Candle
- Units affected
- 31,000
- Product
- Luminous Candle Collection
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Yankee Candle's Luminous Collection fragrance candles. The square glass candles contain a fragrant wax with three wicks. The item number is printed on the bottom of glass candle jar. The recalled candles are approximately 4 inches wide by 5 inches high. Item Number Luminous Collection fragrance 1535651 Sea Salt & Coral 1535890 Blackberry & Sage 1535891 Apple Blossom & Melon 1535892 Sugarcane & Honey 1535893 Pine & Sandalwood 1535894 Cinnamon & Cedar
What can happen
When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jar cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at www.yankeecandle.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $35.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled luminous candle collection?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration 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.