CPSCGeneral Alert
Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. Recalls Mason Jar Candles Due To Laceration and B...
Published: January 30, 2007Recall ID: 07092Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side, causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all scents and colors of Mason Jar Candles in 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 oz. sizes. The size of the candle is specified on the label at the bottom of the jar, on the last line of the label. Replacement Mason Jar Candles, which are not included in the recall, have a "Q" on either side of the label.
Affected Products
Old Williamsburgh Mason Jar Candles, sizes 3.5 to 5.0 oz.
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Old-Williamsburgh-Candle-Corp-Recalls-Mason-Jar-Candles-Due-To-Laceration-and-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. Recalls Mason Jar Candles Due To Laceration and Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b6c37c8c33a54ddb8b2493701a7782c4.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Mason Jar Candle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b6dd1a0479b34fc2b76e2f79e3a1bbdf.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Mason Jar Candle Label, showing the size |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/59aa72b4d6954f6f95cdccb2feabb6c9.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Mason Jar Candle |
| Hazards › Name | The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side, causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. has received 11 reports of the candles cracking or shattering, including one laceration injury. |
| Products › Name | Old Williamsburgh Mason Jar Candles, sizes 3.5 to 5.0 oz. |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3.7 million |
| Recall I D | 3534 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar stores, discount stores, and grocery stores nationwide from May 2006 through December 2006 for between $1 and $1.50. |
| Recall Date | 2007-01-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all scents and colors of Mason Jar Candles in 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 oz. sizes. The size of the candle is specified on the label at the bottom of the jar, on the last line of the label. Replacement Mason Jar Candles, which are not included in the recall, have a "Q" on either side of the label. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 601486471348 |
| Recall Number | 07092 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. toll-free at (866) 564-1500 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.oldwilliamsburgh.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-06-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |