Lumetique · Recalled
Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers.
- Units
- About 6,000
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $30–$75
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves DayNa Decker Botanika brand candles sold in 3-, 6-, and 16-ounce glass containers. The words "DayNa Decker" and Bacara, Bardou, Clementine, Indigo, Leila, Manzanita, Sierra, Taiga, Violetta, Viva, Yasmin, or Zelia appear on the bottom of the green glass container. Only Botanika candles with batch code 9J3, 9K1, 9L1 or 9L2 are included in the recall. Batch codes are printed on the bottom of the glass container.
The file
- Sold at
- Resorts, spas, gift shops and specialty stores nationwide from November 2009 through January 2010 for between $30 and $75, depending on the size.
- 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 five reports of the glass breaking and six reports of high flames. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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 a DayNa Decker brand product.
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 MAR 18 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
