Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled 2016-12-08. Laceration hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 31,000Units
2016-12-08Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- 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
- The hazard
- When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jar cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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