Recall Radar

Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 17-047 · December 8, 2016 · Yankee Candle

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-047 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 8, 2016
Brand
Yankee Candle
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Luminous Candle Collection
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada)
Made in
Poland
Last updated by CPSC
December 8, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves Yankee Candle's Luminous Collection fragrance candles. The square glass candles contain a fragrant wax with three wicks. The item number is printed on the bottom of glass candle jar. The recalled candles are approximately 4 inches wide by 5 inches high. Item Number Luminous Collection fragrance 1535651 Sea Salt & Coral 1535890 Blackberry & Sage 1535891 Apple Blossom & Melon 1535892 Sugarcane & Honey 1535893 Pine & Sandalwood 1535894 Cinnamon & Cedar

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Luminous Candle Collection · About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at www.yankeecandle.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $35.; The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jar cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Yankee Candle toll-free at 877-803-6890 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Saturday & Sunday or online at www.yankeecandle.com and click on "Luminous Candle Collection: Safety Notice" at the top of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

Yankee Candle appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Luminous Candle Collection (About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Yankee Candle's Luminous Collection fragrance candles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 8, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.