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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 5, 2013Serious
Large Scented Candles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
These candles can burn with a high flame, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using these recalled candles and contact or return them to Barneys New York to receive a full refund.
Who to contact: Barneys New York: toll-free at (888) 222-7639 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.barneys.com and click on Customer Service, FAQs and Questions About Recalls? for more information.
The product
The recalled Fornasetti Profumi Grande scented candles measure about 67 ounces and have a 6 or 7 inch high ceramic vessel with one of four Fornasetti designs. Designs include monkeys with white background, red and blue sardines, black and gold pens and black and white striped face on the side of the vessels.
Details
- Units affected
- About 40
- Recall date
- February 5, 2013
- Brand
- United Perfumes Limited, of London, United Kingdom
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm received one report of a consumer that picked up the candle and was burned on the hand by the wax of the candle while walking.
Barneys New York located in New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago and Dallas and online at www.barneys.com from October 2010 through December 2011 for about $700.
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: “Large Scented Candles Recalled by Barneys New York Due to Fire and Burn Hazard”
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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