Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard
Yankee Candle Luminous Candle
Luminous Candle Collection
Recall Date: December 8th, 2016 Units: About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada) Hazards:
When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard. Remedies:
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.
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
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.
Injuries:
The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jar cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at www.yankeecandle.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $35.
Importers:
The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass.
Distributors:
The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass.