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Medium RiskCPSC
Home & Furniture/Home Decor

Large Scented Candles Recalled by Barneys New York Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Agency Publication Date: February 5, 2013
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Summary

About 40 Fornasetti Profumi Grande large scented candles are being recalled because they can burn with an unusually high flame, posing a serious risk of fire and burns. One consumer has already reported being burned on the hand by hot wax when the candle flared up while being moved. These 67-ounce candles feature four distinct artistic designs on ceramic vessels and were sold at Barneys New York stores and online between October 2010 and December 2011. Barneys New York is providing a full refund for all returned candles.

Risk

The candles can produce a high, uncontrollable flame that makes the ceramic vessel and wax excessively hot. This creates a fire hazard to nearby objects and can cause severe burns if the candle is moved or if the hot wax splashes onto the skin.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Fornasetti Profumi Grande scented candles.
  2. Check your candle for one of four specific Fornasetti designs on a 6-inch or 7-inch high ceramic vessel: monkeys on a white background, red and blue sardines, black and gold pen nibs, or a black and white striped face.
  3. Contact Barneys New York at (888) 222-7639 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or return the candle to any Barneys New York location for a full refund.
  4. You can also visit www.barneys.com and click on 'Customer Service' then 'FAQs' for more information regarding this recall.
  5. For additional questions, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should stop using these recalled candles and contact or return them to Barneys New York to receive a full refund.

Contact: Barneys New York: toll-free at (888) 222-7639 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.barneys.com and click on Customer Service, FAQs and Questions About Recalls? for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Fornasetti Profumi Grande Scented Candle - Monkeys (67-oz)
Date Ranges: Sold from October 2010 through December 2011
Product: Fornasetti Profumi Grande Scented Candle - Red and Blue Sardines (67-oz)
Date Ranges: Sold from October 2010 through December 2011
Product: Fornasetti Profumi Grande Scented Candle - Black and Gold Pens (67-oz)
Date Ranges: Sold from October 2010 through December 2011
Product: Fornasetti Profumi Grande Scented Candle - Black and White Striped Face (67-oz)
Date Ranges: Sold from October 2010 through December 2011

Product Images

Monkeys with white background scented candles

Monkeys with white background scented candles

Red and blue Sardines scented candles

Red and blue Sardines scented candles

Black and Gold Pens scented candles

Black and Gold Pens scented candles

Black and white Striped Face scented candles

Black and white Striped Face scented candles

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13722
Status: Active
Manufacturer: United Perfumes Limited, of London, United Kingdom
Sold By: Barneys New York located in New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago and Dallas and online at www.barneys.com from October 2010 through December 2011 for about $700.
Manufactured In: United Kingdom
Units Affected: About 40
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Barneys New York: toll-free at (888) 222-7639 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.barneys.com and click on Customer Service, FAQs and Questions About Recalls? for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 26, 2015

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