Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 09215 · announced May 12, 2009 · Southern California Candle Co · 7,000 units affected
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.
The hazard
The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and contact Lumetique to receive a full credit toward the purchase of DayNa Decker brand products.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Lumetique toll-free at (888) 872-0228 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.daynadecker.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.