Melaleuca Recalls Three-Wick Revive Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 21726 · announced March 11, 2021 · Eap Innovations · 38,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Revive Three Wick Soy Candles in Winter Cedar and Warm Spiced Latte scents. The candles come in glass containers with metal lids. "Revive" and the scent type are printed on a label on the front of the container. SKU 1010030041 (for the winter cedar-scented candle) or 1010030040 (for the warm spiced latte-scented candle) is printed on the purchase receipt.
The hazard
The candles' high flames can ignite the surface of the wax, posing fire and burn hazards.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles, carefully cut all three wicks as short as possible to prevent the candles from being used and discard the product. Melaleuca has contacted all known purchasers directly about the recall and refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Melaleuca has received 17 reports of high flames, including 14 reports of the wax catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Sold at: Melaleuca stores, catalog and website from November through December 2020 for between $23 and $33.
Consumer contact: Melaleuca at 800-742-8094 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Melaleuca.com/candle-recall or www.Melaleuca.com and click on Safety Notice at the bottom 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.