Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles
CPSC Recall #22-085 — February 16, 2022
Product
Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles
Description
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
Hazard
The double wick candles can achieve higher than usual flames, causing the glass container to break apart, posing fire and laceration hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 19,380 (In addition, about 623 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Anthropologie stores nationwide and online at www.anthropologie.com from July 2021 through December 2021 for about $32.
Manufacturer
Anecdote Candles, of New York
Manufactured In
U.S.