Candle Ring Recalled by Yankee Candle Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 14071 · announced December 20, 2013 · The Yankee Candle · 15,000 units affected
The product
The recalled decorative pine berry candle ring goes around the base of a candle and is made of synthetic green foliage with synthetic red berries and pinecones. The ring measures about 9 to 10 inches in diameter and has an opening of about 4 to 4 1/2 inches. Candle rings with UPC number 8 86860 02558 8 or 8 86860 06357 3 on a tag attached to the underside of the ring are included in the recall.
The hazard
The candle rings' synthetic foliage and berries are flammable, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle rings and return them to the nearest Yankee Candle store for a refund or call The Yankee Candle Company for instructions on obtaining a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Hallmark and Yankee Candle retail stores nationwide, Yankee Candle catalogs and online at Yankeecandle.com from September 2013 through October 2013 for between $8 and $10.
Consumer contact: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. toll-free at (877) 417-2230 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Yankeecandle.com and click "IMPORTANT - CANDLE RING RECALL NOTICE" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.