CoScentrix Expands Recall of DD Brand Candles Due to Fire Hazard; Exclusively at Hobby Lobby

 

 

Recall date: January 08, 2015

Recall number: 15-056

Recall Summary

Name of product: DD brand candles
Hazard:

The candle's high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:

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Refund

Consumer Contact: CoScentrix toll-free at (888) 298-2722 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.coscentrix.com and click on “Product Recall Info” at the bottom of the page.
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Recall Details

Units

About 168,000 (About 256,000 candles sold in jars and tins were recalled in November 2014 and about 126,000 candles sold in tins were recalled in April 2014)

Description

This recall involves four types of DD branded single-wick candles: Mason jars in 5- and 12- ounce sizes, decorative jars in 10- and 20-ounce sizes, 13-ounce coffee tins and 13-ounce jars with a holiday theme. The candles were sold in a variety of fragrances and colors.

The 5-ounce Mason jars are 2.25 inches wide by 3.75 inches high. The 12-ounce Mason jars are 3 inches wide by 5 inches high. The jars have gray metal lids. The DD logo and the word Handcrafted are in raised letters on the front of the jars. The candle fragrance and size are printed on a hang tang attached to the mouth of the jars.

The 10-ounce decorative jars are 4 inches wide by 3 inches high. The 20-ounce decorative jars are 5 inches wide by 4 inches high and hold a candle. The jars have gray metal lids with the DD logo in raised letters on the top. The candle fragrance and size are printed on a rectangular label on the front of the jar.

The 13-ounce coffee tins are 3.5 inches wide by 4 inches high and have a silver metal lid. The candle size and fragrance are printed on a label that wraps around the outside of the tin.

The 13-ounce holiday candle jars are 3.75 inches wide by 4 inches high and have silver metal lids with the DD logo in raised letters on the top.  The DD logo inside a floral wreath, the fragrance and size are printed directly onto the front of the jar in silver.

The SKU number is on a label on the underside of each container. Candles with the following scents and SKU numbers are being recalled:

Scent	SKU#
5-ounce Mason jar
Green Tea Leaf	746123
Pineapple Lavender	759258
Tomato Tart	721704
12-ounce Mason jar
Apple Spiced Cider	956797
Apricot Cranberry Jam	5441431*
Cherry Lime Spritzer	956862
Crushed Basil Leaves	910919
Ginger Vanilla	956755
Meyer Lemon and Juniper	909168
Night Potion	5441357*
Peach Cobbler	956359
Pineapple Lavender	957068
Rasberry Whip	956706
10-ounce decorative jar
Autumn Moonlight	957142
Beach Getaway	957712
Clementine and Mango	957506
Fern Leaf	957159
French Berries	957308
Sea Spa	957167
Southern Magnolia	957738
Spring Bouquet	957746
Tuscan Harvest	958009
Vanilla Orchid	958025
Vintage Luxe	958033
20-ounce decorative jar
Autumn Moonlight	841130
Beach Getaway	881920
Clementine and Mango	878900
Fern Leaf	854968
French Berries	886392
Sea Spa	859652
Southern Magnolia	883264
Spring Bouquet	889527
Tuscan Harvest	891242
Vanilla Orchid	892216
Vintage Luxe	905919
13-ounce coffee tin
Rooibos Tea	578476
13-ounce Holiday candle
Holiday Wreath	507186
Pomegranate	516997
Sleigh Ride	512061
Snowfall	500777

*Candles with seven-digit SKUs are seasonal.

Incidents/Injuries

CoScentrix has received one additional report of a candle’s surface igniting and no additional reports of injury or property damage. In the two previous recalls CoScentrix received a total of 31 reports of the candle's surface igniting, one report of injury and 10 reports of property damage.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund. Consumers without a receipt will be issued a store credit. Online purchasers should contact CoScentrix for instructions on returning the product.

Sold at

Hobby Lobby stores nationwide and online at HobbyLobby.com from June 2014 through October 2014 for between $6 and $20.

Manufacturer(s)

CoScentrix, of Carson, Calif.

Manufactured in

United States

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