The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13722·Announced 2013-02-05

Barneys New York Recalls Large Scented Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Barneys New York is recalling about 40 large scented candles because they can burn with a high flame, posing a fire and burn hazard.

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 risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for products where injury has not yet been reported or is limited to minor incidents without fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Barneys New York is recalling approximately 40 large scented candles manufactured by United Perfumes Limited of London, United Kingdom. The recalled items are Fornasetti Profumi Grande scented candles that measure about 67 ounces and feature a 6 or 7-inch high ceramic vessel with one of four specific designs: monkeys with a white background, red and blue sardines, black and gold pens, or a black and white striped face.

The recall was issued because the candles can burn with a high flame, which presents a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The company received one report of a consumer who was burned on the hand by the wax while walking after picking up the candle.

These candles were sold at Barneys New York locations in New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, and Dallas, as well as online at www.barneys.com, from October 2010 through December 2011 for approximately $700 each. Consumers should stop using the recalled candles and contact or return them to Barneys New York to receive a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Scented candles
Manufacturer
United Perfumes Limited, of London, United Kingdom
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard
Affected units
40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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