The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·99070·Announced 1999-02-25

Body Shop Recalls Scented Jewel Candles Due to Fire and Breakage Hazards

The Body Shop U.S. is recalling approximately 25,000 scented Jewel candles because the glass pots can explode or break, posing fire and cut hazards.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (fire and cuts) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The Body Shop U.S. is recalling approximately 25,000 scented "Jewel" candles in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves candles sold in two fragrances: mulled berries and brandied apples. These candles are about 3 inches high and feature decorative resin coverings with embedded glass beads and jewels.

The glass pots of these candles can explode or break, which may cause cuts to nearby consumers. Additionally, the outer decorative covering can melt or catch fire, posing a fire hazard. The Body Shop U.S. has received five reports of these candle pots exploding, breaking, melting, or burning, but no injuries have been reported.

These candles were sold at The Body Shop stores nationwide from September 1998 through December 1998 for about $10. Consumers should immediately stop using these candles and return them to any Body Shop store for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact The Body Shop at (800) 661-2154 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Body Shop scented Jewel candles
Manufacturer
Body Shop U.S.
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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