Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 17047 · announced December 8, 2016 · The Yankee Candle · 31,000 units affected
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
The hazard
When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jar cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at www.yankeecandle.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $35.
Consumer contact: Yankee Candle toll-free at 877-803-6890 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Saturday & Sunday or online at www.yankeecandle.com and click on "Luminous Candle Collection: Safety Notice" at the top of the page 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.