Northern Lights Recalls Alaura Two-Tone Jar Candles Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 22712 · announced December 16, 2021 · Northern Lights Enterprises, Inc. Of Wellsville, N.y · 139,500 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Alaura Brand Two-Tone Jar Candles. The two-tone candles come in a decorative glass container with a metal lid. They come in two scents; Frosted Forest and Vanilla Biscotti. "Alaura Candles" is printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the glass container.
The hazard
The recalled jar candles can shatter, crack or break apart while burning, posing laceration and fire hazards.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle and return it to any Costco Warehouse for a full refund. Consumers who are not able to return the candle to a Costco Warehouse can contact Northern Lights by email at cr@northernlightscandles.com for instructions on how to cut the candle wicks, provide verification of this to Northern Lights, and then dispose of the candle to receive a full refund. Costco is contacting all known purchasers directly. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Northern Lights has received 138 reports of the jar candles shattering, cracking or breaking apart, including three reports of laceration injuries.
Sold at: Costco Wholesale Warehouses nationwide and online at www.costco.com from August 2021 through September 2021 for about $17.
Consumer contact: Northern Lights Enterprises at 800-407-0377 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by email at cr@northernlightscandles.com, or online at www.alaurarecall.com or www.northernlightscandles.com and click on "Safety Recall" 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.