The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·95026·Announced 1994-11-29

Scentex Recalls Earth Scents Potpourri Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Scentex is recalling about 97,000 Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles because a manufacturing error allows the potpourri to ignite and flare up, creating a fire 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 fire hazard product where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Scentex Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, is voluntarily recalling approximately 97,000 units of Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles. The recall excludes Scentex candles packaged in decorative tins. The affected candles are oval-shaped and have visible potpourri in the bottom half of the wax.

Due to a manufacturing error, the wick is positioned in a way that allows the potpourri inside the wax to ignite and flare up during use, resulting in a fire hazard. Scentex received one report of a flare-up from England associated with the use of these candles; no injuries were reported.

The candles were sold nationwide in retail stores and specialty shops from August 10, 1994, through October 1, 1994. Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or a safer replacement. Consumers with questions can call Scentex collect at (312) 278-0700.

The recalled product

Product
Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles
Manufacturer
Scentex
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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