Recalls / 2016-12-08

Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard

17047 · Recalled 2016-12-08 · CPSC page

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

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Luminous Candle Collection		About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass.
Distributor: The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass.
Made in: Poland
Sold at: Sold at Yankee Candle stores nationwide, online at www.yankeecandle.com

Consumer 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.

Source: CPSC recall 17047. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.