The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13230·Announced 2013-06-27

Swan Creek Recalls Loose Votive Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Swan Creek Candle Co. is recalling about 715,000 loose votive candles because they can burn with high or erratic flames, posing a fire and burn risk.

What this means for you

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 and burn hazard with four reported minor burns, fitting the 'High' severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has been reported but no serious injury or death has occurred.

Plain-English summary

Swan Creek Candle Co. of Swanton, Ohio, is recalling approximately 715,000 loose votive candles. The candles were sold loose in open trays or bins, not in containers, and were available in dozens of fragrance varieties and colors. They were sold at Swan Creek Candle company stores in Florida, Michigan, and Ohio, other small candle shops nationwide, and online at www.swancreekcandle.com from January 2012 through November 2012 for about $2 each.

The recalled candles can burn with a high or erratic flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard. The company has received about 89 reports of the candles exhibiting high or erratic flames, including four reports of minor burns. The firm has not received any reports of fire or property damage.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled votive candles. Those who purchased at Swan Creek Candle company stores should return them for a full refund or a replacement poured votive candle in a votive glass. Consumers who purchased online can contact Swan Creek Candle Co. to arrange a refund or replacement. Consumers who purchased at other candle shops can return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Swan Creek Candle Co. toll-free at (888) 804-8492 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.swancreekcandle.com and click on "Candle Recall" at the bottom of the home page.

The recalled product

Product
Loose Votive Candles
Manufacturer
Swan Creek Candle Co., of Swanton, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard
Affected units
715,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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