CPSC2022-02-16
Anecdote Candles Recalls Double-Wick Autumn Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie
Anecdote Candles, of New York
Hazard
The double wick candles can achieve higher than usual flames, causing the glass container to break apart, posing fire and laceration hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and return it to an Anthropologie store. If the candle cannot be returned in store, consumers should visit www.anthropologie.com/recall for instructions on how to cut the candle wicks and dispose of the product, provide verification of this to Anthropologie, and receive a full refund. Anthropologie is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Anthropologie stores nationwide and online at www.anthropologie.com from July 2021 through December 2021 for about $32.
Affected count
About 19,380 (In addition, about 623 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Anthropologie has received nine reports of the candles flaming up, cracking or breaking apart while in use, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles
Consumer contact
Anthropologie at 800-282-2200 anytime, by email at recall@urbn.com, or online at www.anthropologie.com/recallor www.anthropologie.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Anecdote-Candles-Recalls-Double-Wick-Autumn-Candles-Due-to-Fire-and-Laceration-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-AnthropologieDon't want to check this manually?
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