Yankee Candle Luminous Candles recall: Laceration Hazard
Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Yankee Candle Luminous Candles recalled?
When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund. Contact: Yankee Candle toll-free at 877-803-6890 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Saturday & Sunday or online at www.yankeecandle.com and click on "Luminous Candle Collection: Safety Notice" at the top of the page 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 identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Luminous Candle Collection
- Company
- The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at www.yankeecandle.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $35.
- Recall date
- December 8, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jar cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Yankee Candle's Luminous Collection fragrance candles. The square glass candles contain a fragrant wax with three wicks. The item number is printed on the bottom of glass candle jar. The recalled candles are approximately 4 inches wide by 5 inches high. Item Number Luminous Collection fragrance 1535651 Sea Salt & Coral 1535890 Blackberry & Sage 1535891 Apple Blossom & Melon 1535892 Sugarcane & Honey 1535893 Pine & Sandalwood 1535894 Cinnamon & Cedar