Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 23, 2010 CPSC #11052

Quick answer

Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #11052, announced on November 23, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 10 inch metallic silver and gold taper candles. The price "$1.99" and the UPC code 609032492687 or 609032492694 are printed on the candles' plastic wrapping. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any yankee candle store or contact general wax and candle for a full refund.. Affected brand: General Wax & Candle Company.

Hazard

This recall involves 10 inch metallic silver and gold taper candles. The price "$1.99" and the UPC code 609032492687 or 609032492694 are printed on the candles' plastic wrapping.

Affected products

Silver and Gold Metallic Taper Candles

Recalled brands

General Wax & Candle Company

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Yankee Candle store or contact General Wax and Candle for a full refund.

Recall date

November 23, 2010

Categories

Candles or Candlesticks

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11052?

CPSC recall #11052 covers Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 23, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 10 inch metallic silver and gold taper candles. The price "$1.99" and the UPC code 609032492687 or 609032492694 are printed on the candles' plastic wrapping.

What is the remedy for recall #11052?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11052 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any yankee candle store or contact general wax and candle for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Metallic-Taper-Candles-Sold-Exclusively-at-Yankee-Candle-Stores-Recalled-by-General-Wax. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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