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MVP Group Glass Jar Candles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The glass lid can break when the jar is being opened, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
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.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and call MVP to arrange for a full refund. If jars are unopened, consumers should not attempt to open them.
Who to contact: MVP Group toll-free at 877-240-1707 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email candlelid@mvpgroupint.com, or online at www.mvpgroupint.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
The product
The glass jar candles have glass lids and weigh about 18 oz. They were sold under various brand names, scents and colors, including: Store Brand Scent or Color Big Lots Living Colors Candles Everyday Reflections Apple Berry, Mandarin Vanilla, Pineapple Sage, Sparkling Rain, Vanilla, Tahitian Vanilla, Fresh Escape, Bamboo, Lavender, Tranquil Sunset, Poly Orchard, Serenity Springs, Honeysuckle, Bluebell, Garden, Hyacinth, Tigerlily, Jasmine Dollar General True Living Tri Jar Ocean Wtr Rain, Tri Jar Island Braz Passn, Tri Jar Vanilla Sugar, Tri Jar Pom Cherry Berry, Harvest Splendor, Heavenly Home, Vanilla Sugar, Lemon Mont, Salted Caramel, Apple Cinnamon, Pineapple Mango, Blackberry Macaroon, Hawaiian Paradise Family Dollar Everyday Home Fruit, Cinnamon Bun, Assorted Sweets, Vanilla Icing, Watermelon, Assorted Berry, Stormy Night, Pineapple Coconut, Tritone Blue, Tritone Pink, Tritone Carmel, Tritone Kiwi, Tritone Fruit, Tritrone Apple
Details
- Units affected
- About 720,000
- Recall date
- November 24, 2015
- Brand
- MVP Group, of Charleston, S.C.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- There have been 16 reported incidents resulting in laceration injuries, some requiring medical attention, including one requiring stitches.
Big Lots, Dollar General and Family Dollar stores between February 2015 and November 2015 for about $5.
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: “MVP Group Recalls Glass Jar Candles Due to Laceration 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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