Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee recall
Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee recalled?
The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
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: 609032492687, 609032492694
- Product
- Silver and Gold Metallic Taper Candles
- Company
- General Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 33,000
- Sold at
- Yankee Candle stores nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 for about $2.
- Recall date
- November 23, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.