Yankee Candle · Recalled
Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard
When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.
- Units
- About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 16
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $35
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at www.yankeecandle.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $35.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Poland
- Recalled by
- The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass.
Incident log
The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jar cracking. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.