CPSCDecember 8, 2016

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

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