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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 16, 2022Serious
Anecdote Candles Double-Wick Autumn Candles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The double wick candles can achieve higher than usual flames, causing the glass container to break apart, posing fire and laceration hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
This recall involves Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles in the scents 'Fireside Chats,' 'Weekend Getaway,' 'Sweater Weather,' and 'Fall Feels.' The candle's scent and "Anecdote Candles for Anthropologie" are printed on a label on the side of the glass candle container. The candles are made with the following materials: glass tumblers, wood lid, cotton core wick, phthalate-free fragrance oil, coconut-soy wax blend. The SKU number is located on the price label on the bottom of the candles. Recalled Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles Scent Color SKU Number Fireside Chats Blue 0063344923 Weekend Getaway Green 0063344980 Fall Feels Orange 0063344964 Sweater Weather Pink 0063344949
Details
- Units affected
- About 19,380 (In addition, about 623 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- February 16, 2022
- Brand
- Anecdote Candles, of New York
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been 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.
Anthropologie stores nationwide and online at www.anthropologie.com from July 2021 through December 2021 for about $32.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Anecdote Candles Recalls Double-Wick Autumn Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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