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Home & Furniture/Home Decor

Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard

Agency Publication Date: December 8, 2016
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Summary

The Yankee Candle Company has recalled approximately 31,000 Luminous Collection fragrance candles. When these square glass candles are lit, the glass jar can crack, potentially causing cuts or lacerations to users. The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jar cracking, though no injuries have been reported so far. These candles were sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores and on their website between September 2016 and November 2016 for about $35. Consumers should immediately stop using these candles and contact the company for a full refund.

Risk

The heat from the lit wicks can cause the square glass jar to crack or shatter, posing a risk of lacerations and cuts to anyone nearby.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Luminous Collection candles and do not light them.
  2. Identify your candle by checking the bottom of the glass jar for the item number and fragrance name. Recalled item numbers include 1535651 (Sea Salt & Coral), 1535890 (Blackberry & Sage), 1535891 (Apple Blossom & Melon), 1535892 (Sugarcane & Honey), 1535893 (Pine & Sandalwood), and 1535894 (Cinnamon & Cedar).
  3. Contact Yankee Candle toll-free at 877-803-6890 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday to receive instructions on obtaining a full refund.
  4. Visit www.yankeecandle.com and click on the 'Luminous Candle Collection: Safety Notice' link at the top of the page for additional information and to process your refund request.
  5. For any additional questions regarding this recall, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

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

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.

Affected Products

Product: Luminous Collection Sea Salt & Coral Candle
Model:
1535651
Date Ranges: September 2016 - November 2016
Product: Luminous Collection Blackberry & Sage Candle
Model:
1535890
Date Ranges: September 2016 - November 2016
Product: Luminous Collection Apple Blossom & Melon Candle
Model:
1535891
Date Ranges: September 2016 - November 2016
Product: Luminous Collection Sugarcane & Honey Candle
Model:
1535892
Date Ranges: September 2016 - November 2016
Product: Luminous Collection Pine & Sandalwood Candle
Model:
1535893
Date Ranges: September 2016 - November 2016
Product: Luminous Collection Cinnamon & Cedar Candle
Model:
1535894
Date Ranges: September 2016 - November 2016

Product Images

Yankee Candle Luminous Candle

Yankee Candle Luminous Candle

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17047
Status: Active
Sold By: Sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at www.yankeecandle.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $35.
Distributor: The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass.
Manufactured In: Poland
Units Affected: About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass.
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.
Agency Last Updated: December 8, 2016

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