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Yankee Candle Recalls: 3 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 3 recalls involving Yankee Candle products since 2010, the most recent on December 8, 2016. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
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Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · December 8, 2016
Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard
- Recall number
- 17047
- Units
- About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.
- What was recalled
- 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
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.
- Sold at
- Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at www.yankeecandle.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $35.
- Company
- The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass., 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.
Candle Ring Recalled by Yankee Candle Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The candle rings' synthetic foliage and berries are flammable, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candle rings and return them to the nearest Yankee Candle store for a refund or call The Yankee Candle Company for instructions on obtaining a full refund.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · December 20, 2013
Candle Ring Recalled by Yankee Candle Due to Fire Hazard
- Recall number
- 14071
- Units
- About 15,000 in U.S. and 2,000 in Canada
- Hazard
- The candle rings' synthetic foliage and berries are flammable, posing a fire hazard.
- What was recalled
- The recalled decorative pine berry candle ring goes around the base of a candle and is made of synthetic green foliage with synthetic red berries and pinecones. The ring measures about 9 to 10 inches in diameter and has an opening of about 4 to 4 1/2 inches. Candle rings with UPC number 8 86860 02558 8 or 8 86860 06357 3 on a tag attached to the underside of the ring are included in the recall.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the candle rings and return them to the nearest Yankee Candle store for a refund or call The Yankee Candle Company for instructions on obtaining a full refund.
- Sold at
- Hallmark and Yankee Candle retail stores nationwide, Yankee Candle catalogs and online at Yankeecandle.com from September 2013 through October 2013 for between $8 and $10.
- Company
- The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass
- Contact
- The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. toll-free at (877) 417-2230 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Yankeecandle.com and click "IMPORTANT - CANDLE RING RECALL NOTICE" for more information.
Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Yankee Candle store or contact General Wax and Candle for a full refund.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · November 23, 2010
Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard
- Recall number
- 11052
- Units
- About 33,000
- Hazard
- The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves 10 inch metallic silver and gold taper candles. The price "$1.99" and the UPC code 609032492687 or 609032492694 are printed on the candles' plastic wrapping.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Yankee Candle store or contact General Wax and Candle for a full refund.
- Sold at
- Yankee Candle stores nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 for about $2.
- Company
- General Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, Calif.
- Contact
- For additional information, contact General Wax and Candle at (800) 543-0642 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website atwww.generalwaxrefund.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.