Candle Ring Recalled by Yankee Candle Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled December 20, 2013 · CPSC recall 14071

Hazard

The candle rings' synthetic foliage and berries are flammable, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 15,000 in U.S. and 2,000 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled decorative pine berry candle ring goes around the base of a candle and is made of synthetic green foliage with synthetic red berries and pinecones. The ring measures about 9 to 10 inches in diameter and has an opening of about 4 to 4 1/2 inches. Candle rings with UPC number 8 86860 02558 8 or 8 86860 06357 3 on a tag attached to the underside of the ring are included in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the candle rings and return them to the nearest Yankee Candle store for a refund or call The Yankee Candle Company for instructions on obtaining a full refund.

Contact

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. toll-free at (877) 417-2230 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Yankeecandle.com and click "IMPORTANT - CANDLE RING RECALL NOTICE" for more information.

Product

Candle Ring - Pine Berry

Imported by

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass

Retailers

Hallmark and Yankee Candle retail stores nationwide, Yankee Candle catalogs and online at Yankeecandle.com from September 2013 through October 2013 for between $8 and $10.

Made in

China

UPC

886860025588 · 886860063573

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →