Moderate Recalled December 8, 2016 About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada) units

Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard

Laceration

The hazard

When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents reported: The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jar cracking. No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

Refund

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.

About this recall

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

Product photos

Yankee Candle Luminous Candle
Yankee Candle Luminous Candle

Photos: U.S. CPSC