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U.S. CPSC May 18, 2006 |
IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2005 |
Gardener's Supply Company Recall of Rope Candle and Holder The candle has a clamp (vise) that leads the end of the rope candle at the top. When clamped properly it is supposed to self-extinguish the candle when the burning wick meets the metal clamp (vise). The clamp (vise) does not always sever the wax close to the wick and does not always enable the wick to self-extinguish. |
U.S. CPSC March 28, 2005 |
Nature's Finest Recall of Gel Candles The gel used in these candles can catch fire, creating a high flame. This can result in nearby combustibles catching fire and burns to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 6, 2007 |
Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 31, 2005 |
TechnoBrands Inc. Recall of Rope Candles The candle has a clamp that is used to extinguish the candle. The clamp does not always sever the wax close to the wick and extinguish the candle as intended. This can allow the flame to continue down into the coiled section of the candle and ignite the entire candle. |
U.S. CPSC January 17, 2008 |
The Wick & Petal Co. Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 27, 2001 |
Neiman Marcus Group Announce Recall of Pine Tree Candles The candles can collapse, causing the flame and hot wax to spread and posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 18, 2004 |
Bath & Body Works Recall of Votive Candles These votive candles can burn with a high flame or irregular flame posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 30, 2007 |
Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. Recalls Mason Jar Candles Due To Laceration and Burn Hazard The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 26, 2006 |
The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard The decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Also, excessive pooling of wax from the burning candles poses a burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 23, 2010 |
Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire. |
U.S. CPSC July 18, 2007 |
Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 7, 2010 |
Silver Metallic Pillar Candles Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Recalled By General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard The metallic paint on the candles can ignite, posing a risk of fire. |
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2007 |
Birch Bark Wrapped Candles Recalled by Roost Due to Fire Hazard The bark wrapping of the candle can ignite when the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2008 |
Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 20, 2011 |
Pacific Trade International Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard The candles have a clear, plastic cup that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2003 |
Polardreams International Ltd. Recall of Candle Gift Sets The candle gift set can exhibit a larger-than-normal flame height as the tealight candle burns to the end, posing a potential fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 20, 2005 |
Global Gift Industries Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Flowerpot Candle Sets Sold Exclusively at Kmart These candles can have a high flame, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 5, 2005 |
Southern Living At HOME Recall of Tea Light Candles Some of these tea light candles from one production run can burn with a high flame, due to contamination. |
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2011 |
Tommy Bahama Recalls Mini-Tin Candle Travel Sets Due to Burn Hazards The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a risk of burns to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2005 |
Target Recall of Tea Light Candles The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers. |
Entrepreneur October 2005 Don Debelak |
In the Mood Warm retailers up to your new product, even if it's in a category all its own. |
U.S. CPSC June 20, 2005 |
Midwest Cannon Falls Recall of Votive Candles The candles' wax can catch fire, causing a high flame. This can cause nearby combustibles to catch fire and result in burns to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2003 |
Wal-Mart Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC June 6, 2002 |
Candles Recalled by Island Soap & Candle Works Pieces of the candles' wick can fall off while burning and the wick can re-ignite after extinguishing, posing a burn and fire hazard. |
The Motley Fool December 6, 2004 Lawrence Meyers |
Yankee Candle on Fire? Investors looking to own a niche player that does a great job with its business should consider this company. |
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2001 |
Dillard's Recalls Pine Tree Candles The candles can collapse, causing the flame to spread and ignite decorative glitter and paint, which poses a fire hazard to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC May 31, 2007 |
Royal Products Recalls Pine Cone Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's exterior coating and beads can ignite and catch fire. The fire resulting from the coating and beads on the exterior of the candle could ignite nearby combustibles. |
U.S. CPSC November 1, 2005 |
Target Recall of Pillar Candles With Jewels The paint coating on the outside of the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2007 |
AtHome America Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's wicks are in close proximity causing the candle to burn unevenly and faster than expected, posing a potential fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2006 |
Nordstrom Inc. Recalls Egg-Shaped Candle Holders for Fire Hazard The candle holder is constructed of plastic and could ignite if exposed to flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 18, 2004 |
Seventh Avenue Inc. Recall of Kitchen Krumblers Candle The dried apples and cinnamon in the candle can ignite causing a flare up and breaking the glass, and posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2001 |
Walgreen Recalls Candele Glitter Candles The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard... |
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2006 |
Big Lots Stores Inc. Recall Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2007 |
Tequila Rose Distilling Co. Recalls Gel Candles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards The martini glass containing the gel candle can break while the candle is burning, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2006 |
Pottery Barn Recalls Gourd Candles for Fire Hazard The gourd candles can have excessive flame height and could fail to self-extinguish when burning down to the bottom of the candle, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 18, 2010 |
Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2005 |
Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. Safety Warning for Jack `O Lantern Bucket Candle Holders The Halloween decoration is intended for use with a single tea light candle. If all eight candles included with the unit are lit at the same time, it can generate too much heat and pose a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC May 12, 2009 |
Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 17, 2005 |
Southern Living At Home Recall of Votive Candle Holders Included with Old Taylor Estate Candeliers These votive glass candle holders can break unexpectedly during use. |
U.S. CPSC December 24, 2003 |
Wal-Mart Expands Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint Recall of Home Trends candles expands to include "Painted Snowman." |
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2005 |
Wal-Mart Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2004 |
Candle Sets Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Paint on the exterior surface of the candles can sustain a flame posing a potential fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 22, 2008 |
Nordstrom Recalls Taper and Votive Candles Due To Fire Hazard The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC February 23, 2005 |
Kmart Corp. Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Set Sold Exclusively at Kmart The birch, surrounding the candles, may ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC January 17, 2008 |
Pottery Barn Recalls Decorative Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 29, 2001 |
Darice Inc. Candle Holder Recall When the candle burns down to the bottom of the wick it can set the candle holder on fire, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2010 |
Michaels Stores Recalls Silver Tree Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard The tealight cups are positioned where the flame from the candles can ignite other parts of the candle holder, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 14, 2005 |
Skylighter Inc. Recall of Musical Flower Birthday Candleholders The center of the candle has an unexpected high flame and the plastic petals could ignite resulting in melting and dripping plastic. The ignited plastic could also spread to nearby combustibles and pose a fire hazard to consumers. The battery contained in the middle of candle could eventually explode. |
U.S. CPSC August 15, 2007 |
Giftco Inc. Recalls Pine Cone Candle Sets Due to Fire Hazard The exterior paint and coating on these candles can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles. |