CPSCMay 12, 2009

Lumetique Botanika Candles recall: Fire Hazard

Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Lumetique Botanika Candles recalled?

The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and contact Lumetique to receive a full credit toward the purchase of DayNa Decker brand products. Contact: For additional information, contact Lumetique toll-free at (888) 872-0228 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.daynadecker.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 identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
DayNa Decker 16-ounce Botanika Candles
Company
Southern California Candle Co. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., Lumetique Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Quantity
About 7,000
Sold at
Resorts, spas, gift shops and specialty stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for about $76.
Recall date
May 12, 2009
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received ten reports of the glass breaking during use, two of which resulted in fires causing property damage to household items and carpet. One consumer reported a cut on her foot when the glass broke and another consumer reported a wax burn from blowing out the candle.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled candles were sold under the DayNa Decker "Botanika" brand in 16-ounce green glass vessels, 4 inches wide by 5 inches high. Botanika candles in the smaller 3-ounce and 6-ounce sizes are not included in the recall. The words "DayNa Decker" and "Bacara," "Bardou," "Clementine," "Indigo," "Leila," "Manzanita," "Sierra," "Violetta," "Yasmin" or "Zelia" appear on the bottom of the glass vessel.

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