Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

Recalled March 18, 2010 · CPSC recall 10173 · Lumetique

Batch code displayed on bottom of candle

Hazard

The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and contact Lumetique to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a DayNa Decker brand product.

Units

About 6,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received five reports of the glass breaking and six reports of high flames. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description

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.

What 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.

Contact

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

Product

DayNa Decker Botanika Candles

Manufacturer(s)

Southern California Candle Co. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Distributed by

Lumetique Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Retailers

Resorts, spas, gift shops and specialty stores nationwide from November 2009 through January 2010 for between $30 and $75, depending on the size.

Made in

United States

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