Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled May 12, 2009 · CPSC recall 09215 · Lumetique

Hazard

The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

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

Units

About 7,000

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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.

What 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.

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 16-ounce 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 March 2008 through April 2009 for about $76.

Made in

United States

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