CPSCDecember 20, 2013

Candle Ring Recalled by Yankee Candle Due to Fire

Candle Ring Recalled by Yankee Candle Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Candle Ring Recalled by Yankee Candle Due to Fire recalled?

The candle rings' synthetic foliage and berries are flammable, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the candle rings and return them to the nearest Yankee Candle store for a refund or call The Yankee Candle Company for instructions on obtaining a full refund. Contact: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. toll-free at (877) 417-2230 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Yankeecandle.com and click "IMPORTANT - CANDLE RING RECALL NOTICE" for more information.

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: 886860025588, 886860063573

Product
Candle Ring - Pine Berry
Company
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass
Quantity
About 15,000 in U.S. and 2,000 in Canada
Sold at
Hallmark and Yankee Candle retail stores nationwide, Yankee Candle catalogs and online at Yankeecandle.com from September 2013 through October 2013 for between $8 and $10.
Recall date
December 20, 2013
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled decorative pine berry candle ring goes around the base of a candle and is made of synthetic green foliage with synthetic red berries and pinecones. The ring measures about 9 to 10 inches in diameter and has an opening of about 4 to 4 1/2 inches. Candle rings with UPC number 8 86860 02558 8 or 8 86860 06357 3 on a tag attached to the underside of the ring are included in the recall.

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