CPSCGeneral Alert
Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: December 8, 2016Recall ID: 17047Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Luminous Candle Collection
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Yankee-Candle-Recalls-Luminous-Candles |
| Title | Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Luminous Candle_HiRes.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Yankee Candle Luminous Candle |
| Hazards › Name | When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jar cracking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Luminous Candle Collection |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 7926 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass. |
| Retailers › Name | Sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at www.yankeecandle.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $35. |
| Recall Date | 2016-12-08T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Distributors › Name | The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass. |
| Recall Number | 17047 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/61342r-eng.php |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-12-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Poland |