Recall Radar

DEMDACO Recalls Maril Brand Scented Candles Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards

Recall 25-250 · May 8, 2025 · DEMDACO

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle and contact DEMDACO for a full refund in the form of original payment. Contact DEMDACO via email at customercare@demdaco.com for instructions on how to receive a refund and pre-paid shipping label to return the candle. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required. Consumers should not return the recalled candles to retail stores. DEMDACO is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
25-250 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 8, 2025
Brand
DEMDACO
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Maril Brand Scented Candles
Hazard
Laceration and Fire Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burnLaceration and cuts
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 3,000
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 8, 2025

What was recalled

This recall involves DEMDACO'S Maril-brand seasonal scented candles. The recalled candles were sold in an 8-ounce glass jar and come in various fragrances. A sticker with the brand name "MARIL" is located at the bottom edge of the glass. The fragrance name is also on the bottom of the container. The following scented candles and SKU numbers are found on the bottom label. Scented Candle Name SKU Number (located on the bottom of the glass jar) Siberian Fir Seasonal Candle 1008170071 Cinnamon + Cedar Seasonal Candle 1008170072 Pumpkin + Birch Seasonal Candle 1008170073 Seasonal Candle Tester - Siberian Fir 1008170074 Seasonal Candle Tester - Cinnamon + Cedar 1008170075 Seasonal Candle Tester - Pumpkin + Birch 1008170076

Is my product affected?

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

  • Maril Brand Scented Candles · About 3,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Gift shops nationwide, including Bachman's (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Flowers Around the Corner (Bowling Green, Kentucky), Coopers Uptown Store (Kenosha, Wisconsin), Haws & Co. Floral and Gifts (Lehi, Utah), Past and Presents (Lenexa, Kansas) and online at www.demdaco.com from July 2024 through November 2024 for about $30.; DEMDACO, of Leawood, Kansas.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received three reports of the candle's glass breaking while in use. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumer contact

DEMDACO toll-free at 888-336-3226 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email customercare@demdaco.com, or online at www.demdaco.com/recall-information or www.demdaco.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

DEMDACO appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all DEMDACO 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?

Maril Brand Scented Candles (About 3,000 units). This recall involves DEMDACO'S Maril-brand seasonal scented candles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration and Fire Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle and contact DEMDACO for a full refund in the form of original payment. Contact DEMDACO via email at customercare@demdaco.com for instructions on how to receive a refund and pre-paid shipping label to return the candle. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required. Consumers should not return the recalled candles to retail stores. DEMDACO is contacting all…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 8, 2025. 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.