Recalls

Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard


Yankee Candle Luminous Candle

Yankee Candle Luminous Candle

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2016

Recall Summary

Name of product:  Luminous Candle Collection
Hazard:  When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.
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.

Recall Details

In Conjunction With: Canada

Units:  About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada)
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

Incidents/Injuries:  The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jar cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.
Sold At:  Sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at www.yankeecandle.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $35.
Importer(s):  The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass.
Distributor(s):  The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass.
Manufactured In:  Poland

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