The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17047·Announced 2016-12-08

Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Glass Cracking Hazard

Yankee Candle is recalling Luminous Collection candles because the glass jars can crack when lit, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 (laceration from cracking glass) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and The Yankee Candle Company Inc. are recalling the Luminous Candle Collection due to a laceration hazard. The recalled products are square glass candles containing fragrant wax and three wicks. When lit, the glass jar can crack, which poses a risk of cuts to consumers.

The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jars cracking, but no injuries have been reported. The recalled candles were sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at www.yankeecandle.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $35. Approximately 31,000 units were sold in the United States, and about 300 units were sold in Canada. The specific item numbers for the recalled scents are printed on the bottom of the glass candle jars.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles. They can contact Yankee Candle toll-free at 877-803-6890 or visit www.yankeecandle.com to receive a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Luminous Candle Collection
Manufacturer
The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard
Affected units
31,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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