Recalls / 2015-11-24

MVP Group Recalls Glass Jar Candles Due to Laceration Hazard

16047 · Recalled 2015-11-24 · CPSC page

Description

The glass jar candles have glass lids and weigh about 18 oz. They were sold under various brand names, scents and colors, including: Store Brand Scent or Color Big Lots Living Colors Candles Everyday Reflections Apple Berry, Mandarin Vanilla, Pineapple Sage, Sparkling Rain, Vanilla, Tahitian Vanilla, Fresh Escape, Bamboo, Lavender, Tranquil Sunset, Poly Orchard, Serenity Springs, Honeysuckle, Bluebell, Garden, Hyacinth, Tigerlily, Jasmine Dollar General True Living Tri Jar Ocean Wtr Rain, Tri Jar Island Braz Passn, Tri Jar Vanilla Sugar, Tri Jar Pom Cherry Berry, Harvest Splendor, Heavenly Home, Vanilla Sugar, Lemon Mont, Salted Caramel, Apple Cinnamon, Pineapple Mango, Blackberry Macaroon, Hawaiian Paradise Family Dollar Everyday Home Fruit, Cinnamon Bun, Assorted Sweets, Vanilla Icing, Watermelon, Assorted Berry, Stormy Night, Pineapple Coconut, Tritone Blue, Tritone Pink, Tritone Carmel, Tritone Kiwi, Tritone Fruit, Tritrone Apple

Hazards

The glass lid can break when the jar is being opened, posing a laceration hazard.

Reported injuries

There have been 16 reported incidents resulting in laceration injuries, some requiring medical attention, including one requiring stitches.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and call MVP to arrange for a full refund. If jars are unopened, consumers should not attempt to open them.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Glass Jar Candles with Lids		About 720,000

Parties

Manufacturer: MVP Group
Made in: United States, China
Sold at: Big Lots, Dollar General, Family Dollar stores, November 2015 for about $5.

Consumer contact

MVP Group toll-free at 877-240-1707 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email candlelid@mvpgroupint.com, or online at www.mvpgroupint.com and click on "Recall" for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 16047. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.