Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. Mason Jar Candles recall: Laceration and Burn Hazard
Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. Recalls Mason Jar Candles Due To Laceration and Burn Hazard
Why was Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. Mason Jar Candles recalled?
The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side, causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or full refund. Contact: For additional information, call Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. toll-free at (866) 564-1500 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.oldwilliamsburgh.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 601486471348
- Product
- Old Williamsburgh Mason Jar Candles, sizes 3.5 to 5.0 oz.
- Company
- Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 3.7 million
- Sold at
- Dollar stores, discount stores, and grocery stores nationwide from May 2006 through December 2006 for between $1 and $1.50.
- Recall date
- January 30, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. has received 11 reports of the candles cracking or shattering, including one laceration injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves all scents and colors of Mason Jar Candles in 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 oz. sizes. The size of the candle is specified on the label at the bottom of the jar, on the last line of the label. Replacement Mason Jar Candles, which are not included in the recall, have a "Q" on either side of the label.