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Urban Outfitters Recalls Taper Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 21-058 · December 23, 2020 · Urban Outfitters

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return them to any Urban Outfitters store for a full refund. Customers can also contact Urban Outfitters to receive a prepaid return label to return the candle holders by mail. Urban Outfitters is contacting online purchasers by email; in-store purchasers should contact Urban Outfitters.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
21-058 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 23, 2020
Brand
Urban Outfitters
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Swirled Taper and Sofia Taper Candle Holders
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 5,300 (In addition, about 300 in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
December 23, 2020

What was recalled

This recall involves Urban Outfitter's Swirled Taper and Sofia Taper Candle Holders. They are made out of resin and were sold in the following colors and SKU numbers. The SKU number is located on the price label on the bottom of the candle holders. Recalled Urban Outfitter Swirled Taper Candle Holders Model Name Color SKU Numbers Swirled Taper Candle Holder Amber 0056497571 / 0055361745 Swirled Taper Candle Holder Green 0056497597 / 0055361752 Sofia Taper Candle Holder Moss 0056497308 / 0054947544 Sofia Taper Candle Holder Lavender 0056497316 / 0054947528 Sofia Taper Candle Holder Peach 0056497324 / 0054947502

Is my product affected?

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

  • Swirled Taper and Sofia Taper Candle Holders · About 5,300 (In addition, about 300 in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Exclusively at Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at www.urbanoutfitters.com from February 2020 through October 2020 for between $12 and $14.; Urban Outfitters Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 11 reports of the candle holders catching fire including 1 report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Urban Outfitters at 800-282-2200 24 hours a day, email at recall@urbn.com, or online at www.urbanoutfitters.com/recall or www.urbanoutfitters.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

Urban Outfitters appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Urban Outfitters recalls.

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?

Swirled Taper and Sofia Taper Candle Holders (About 5,300 (In addition, about 300 in Canada) units). This recall involves Urban Outfitter's Swirled Taper and Sofia Taper Candle Holders.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return them to any Urban Outfitters store for a full refund. Customers can also contact Urban Outfitters to receive a prepaid return label to return the candle holders by mail. Urban Outfitters is contacting online purchasers by email; in-store purchasers should contact Urban Outfitters.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 23, 2020. 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.