Lumetique · Recalled
Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 7,000
- Reports
- 10
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $76
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled candles were sold under the DayNa Decker "Botanika" brand in 16-ounce green glass vessels, 4 inches wide by 5 inches high. Botanika candles in the smaller 3-ounce and 6-ounce sizes are not included in the recall. The words "DayNa Decker" and "Bacara," "Bardou," "Clementine," "Indigo," "Leila," "Manzanita," "Sierra," "Violetta," "Yasmin" or "Zelia" appear on the bottom of the glass vessel.
The file
- Sold at
- Resorts, spas, gift shops and specialty stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for about $76.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Lumetique Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., Southern California Candle Co. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Incident log
The firm has received ten reports of the glass breaking during use, two of which resulted in fires causing property damage to household items and carpet. One consumer reported a cut on her foot when the glass broke and another consumer reported a wax burn from blowing out the candle.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and contact Lumetique to receive a full credit toward the purchase of DayNa Decker brand products.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 12 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
