The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16047·Announced 2015-11-24

MVP Group Recalls Glass Jar Candles Due to Laceration Hazard

MVP Group is recalling about 720,000 glass jar candles with lids because the glass lids can break when opened, posing a laceration 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 where injury has been reported (16 laceration incidents, one requiring stitches), but no deaths or severe injuries are mentioned, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for reported injuries without critical outcomes.

Plain-English summary

MVP Group, of Charleston, S.C., is recalling about 720,000 glass jar candles with lids. The candles weigh about 18 oz and were sold under various brand names, scents, and colors. The glass lids can break when the jar is being opened, which poses a laceration hazard.

There have been 16 reported incidents resulting in laceration injuries, some requiring medical attention, including one requiring stitches. The candles were sold at Big Lots, Dollar General, and Family Dollar stores between February 2015 and November 2015 for about $5.

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and call MVP to arrange for a full refund. If the jars are unopened, consumers should not attempt to open them. For more information, consumers can call MVP Group toll-free at 877-240-1707 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.mvpgroupint.com and click on "Recall".

The recalled product

Product
Glass Jar Candles with Lids
Manufacturer
MVP Group, of Charleston, S.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard
Affected units
720,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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