The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·25250·Announced 2025-05-08

Maril Brand Scented Candles recalled due to laceration and fire hazards

DEMDACO is recalling about 3,000 Maril Brand Scented Candles because the glass container can crack or break while burning, posing laceration and fire hazards. Three incidents of breaking have been reported with no injuries.

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 source reports three incidents of glass breaking during use but explicitly states no injuries or property damage have been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

DEMDACO, based in Leawood, Kansas, is recalling about 3,000 Maril Brand Scented Candles sold through gift shops nationwide and online at www.demdaco.com from July 2024 through November 2024. The recalled candles are sold in 8-ounce glass jars in seasonal fragrances including Siberian Fir, Cinnamon + Cedar, and Pumpkin + Birch. A sticker with the brand name "MARIL" is located at the bottom edge of the glass.

The candle's glass container can crack or break while the candle is burning, posing a laceration and fire hazard. DEMDACO has received three reports of the candle's glass breaking while in use. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle and contact DEMDACO for a full refund. Contact DEMDACO toll-free at 888-336-3226 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or visit www.demdaco.com/recall-information for instructions on how to obtain a refund and prepaid shipping label to return the candle. Proof of purchase is not required.

The recalled product

Product
Maril Brand Scented Candles
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard
  • glass-breaking
  • laceration
  • fire
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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