Urban Outfitters Recalls Taper Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Urban Outfitters is recalling Swirled and Sofia Taper Candle Holders because they can catch fire if they contact a flame. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with 11 reports of the product catching fire and one report of property damage, meeting the criteria for 'Severe' severity (significant injury/property-damage reports).
Plain-English summary
Urban Outfitters Inc. is recalling Swirled Taper and Sofia Taper Candle Holders due to a fire hazard. The resin candle holders can catch fire if they come into contact with the candle's flame. The recall involves approximately 5,300 units sold in the United States and about 300 units in Canada.
The company has received 11 reports of the candle holders catching fire, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported. The products were sold exclusively at Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online from February 2020 through October 2020 for between $12 and $14.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders. They can return the items to any Urban Outfitters store for a full refund or contact Urban Outfitters to receive a prepaid return label for mail-in returns. Urban Outfitters is contacting online purchasers by email, while in-store purchasers should contact the company directly.
The recalled product
- Product
- Swirled Taper and Sofia Taper Candle Holders
- Manufacturer
- Urban Outfitters Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Home Decor
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5,300
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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