The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·15027·Announced 2014-11-18

CoScentrix Recalls DD Brand Candles Due to Fire Hazard

CoScentrix is recalling approximately 256,000 DD brand candles sold at Hobby Lobby because the high flame can ignite the wax surface, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported property damage and one injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (score 4) due to significant injury/property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

CoScentrix, of Carson, Calif., is recalling approximately 256,000 DD brand candles due to a fire hazard. The high flame on these single-wick candles can ignite the surface of the wax. This recall expands a previous recall of about 126,000 candles sold in tins in April 2014.

The affected products include DD branded candles sold in 5- and 12-ounce Mason jars, 10- and 20-ounce decorative jars, 13-ounce coffee tins, and 13-ounce holiday-themed jars. The candles were sold in a variety of fragrances and colors. CoScentrix has received 29 reports of the candle's surface igniting, nine reports of property damage, and one report of injury.

These candles were sold exclusively at Hobby Lobby stores nationwide and online at HobbyLobby.com from June 2014 through October 2014 for between $6 and $20. Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby for a full refund with a receipt or store credit without one. Online purchasers should contact CoScentrix for return instructions.

The recalled product

Product
DD Brand Candles
Manufacturer
CoScentrix, of Carson, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard
Affected units
256,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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