General Wax Recalls Metallic Taper Candles Sold at Yankee Candle Stores
General Wax & Candle Company is recalling silver and gold metallic taper candles sold at Yankee Candle stores due to a fire hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.
Plain-English summary
General Wax & Candle Company of North Hollywood, California, is recalling approximately 33,000 silver and gold metallic taper candles. These 10-inch candles were sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 for about $2. The price "$1.99" and UPC codes 609032492687 or 609032492694 are printed on the plastic wrapping.
The recall is due to a fire hazard because the metallic paint on the candles can ignite. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Yankee Candle store or contact General Wax and Candle for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact General Wax and Candle at (800) 543-0642 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.generalwaxrefund.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Silver and Gold Metallic Taper Candles
- Category
- Consumer Product — Candles
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 33,000
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
UPCs (2)
- 609032492687
- 609032492694
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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