The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·09215·Announced 2009-05-12

Lumetique Recalls DayNa Decker Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Lumetique is recalling DayNa Decker Botanika candles because the glass vessels can break during use, posing a fire hazard and causing property damage.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (glass breaking) that has resulted in reported fires causing property damage and minor injuries, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Lumetique Inc. is recalling approximately 7,000 DayNa Decker 16-ounce Botanika Candles. The recalled products were sold in 16-ounce green glass vessels, 4 inches wide by 5 inches high. The words "DayNa Decker" and specific scent names such as "Bacara," "Bardou," or "Clementine" appear on the bottom of the glass vessel. Botanika candles in smaller 3-ounce and 6-ounce sizes are not included in this recall.

The glass vessels can break during use, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received ten reports of the glass breaking during use. Two of these incidents resulted in fires that caused property damage to household items and carpet. Additionally, one consumer reported a cut on her foot when the glass broke, and another consumer reported a wax burn from blowing out the candle.

The recalled candles were sold at resorts, spas, gift shops, and specialty stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for about $76. Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and contact Lumetique to receive a full credit toward the purchase of DayNa Decker brand products. For additional information, consumers can contact Lumetique toll-free at (888) 872-0228 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.daynadecker.com.

The recalled product

Product
DayNa Decker 16-ounce Botanika Candles
Manufacturer
Southern California Candle Co. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard
Affected units
7,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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