Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled December 8, 2016 · CPSC recall 17047 · Yankee Candle

Hazard

When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jar cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.

Contact

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.

Product

Luminous Candle Collection

Imported by

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

Distributed by

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

Retailers

Sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at www.yankeecandle.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $35.

Made in

Poland

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