Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
CPSC recall 10173 · announced March 18, 2010 · Southern California Candle Co · 6,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves DayNa Decker Botanika brand candles sold in 3-, 6-, and 16-ounce glass containers. The words "DayNa Decker" and Bacara, Bardou, Clementine, Indigo, Leila, Manzanita, Sierra, Taiga, Violetta, Viva, Yasmin, or Zelia appear on the bottom of the green glass container. Only Botanika candles with batch code 9J3, 9K1, 9L1 or 9L2 are included in the recall. Batch codes are printed on the bottom of the glass container.
The hazard
The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and contact Lumetique to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a DayNa Decker brand product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received five reports of the glass breaking and six reports of high flames. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Sold at: Resorts, spas, gift shops and specialty stores nationwide from November 2009 through January 2010 for between $30 and $75, depending on the size.
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.