Anecdote Candles Recalls Double-Wick Autumn Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie
LacerationLead / chemical
The hazard
The double wick candles can achieve higher than usual flames, causing the glass container to break apart, posing fire and laceration hazards.
Incidents reported: Anthropologie has received nine reports of the candles flaming up, cracking or breaking apart while in use, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and return it to an Anthropologie store. If the candle cannot be returned in store, consumers should visit www.anthropologie.com/recall for instructions on how to cut the candle wicks and dispose of the product, provide verification of this to Anthropologie, and receive a full refund. Anthropologie is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Contact: Anthropologie at 800-282-2200 anytime, by email at recall@urbn.com, or online at www.anthropologie.com/recallor www.anthropologie.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
About this recall
This recall involves Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles in the scents 'Fireside Chats,' 'Weekend Getaway,' 'Sweater Weather,' and 'Fall Feels.' The candle's scent and "Anecdote Candles for Anthropologie" are printed on a label on the side of the glass candle container. The candles are made with the following materials: glass tumblers, wood lid, cotton core wick, phthalate-free fragrance oil, coconut-soy wax blend. The SKU number is located on the price label on the bottom of the candles. Recalled Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles Scent Color SKU Number Fireside Chats Blue 0063344923 Weekend Getaway Green 0063344980 Fall Feels Orange 0063344964 Sweater Weather Pink 0063344949
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC