CPSCMarch 18, 2010

Lumetique Botanika Candles recall: Fire and Laceration Hazards

Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

Why was Lumetique Botanika Candles recalled?

The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers.

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 a DayNa Decker brand product. 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 Botanika Candles
Company
Southern California Candle Co. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., Lumetique Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Quantity
About 6,000
Sold at
Resorts, spas, gift shops and specialty stores nationwide from November 2009 through January 2010 for between $30 and $75, depending on the size.
Recall date
March 18, 2010
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received five reports of the glass breaking and six reports of high flames. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves DayNa Decker Botanika brand candles sold in 3-, 6-, and 16-ounce glass containers. The words "DayNa Decker" and Bacara, Bardou, Clementine, Indigo, Leila, Manzanita, Sierra, Taiga, Violetta, Viva, Yasmin, or Zelia appear on the bottom of the green glass container. Only Botanika candles with batch code 9J3, 9K1, 9L1 or 9L2 are included in the recall. Batch codes are printed on the bottom of the glass container.

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