SONOMA Goods For Life branded three-wick candles
CPSC Recall #21-024 - November 10, 2020
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 21-024 |
| Recall Date | November 10, 2020 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 512,000 |
| Importer | Kohl’s, Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Kohl’s stores nationwide and online at www.Kohls.com from December 2019 through October 2020 for about $20. |
Product
SONOMA Goods For Life branded three-wick candles
Description
This recall involves SONOMA Goods For Life three-wick candles in the following models and scents:ModelFragranceStyle NumberUPCDate CodeGROWCape Jasmine01SNGDD0140068113195410/19HOME SWEET HOMEWhite Lotus & Lilac01SNGDD0340029265318010/19SAIL AWAYSunday Funday01SNGDD0440018909609010/19LIVE SIMPLYMango Margarita01SNGDD0640030467805710/19BE HAPPYHoneydew Raspberry Sangria01SNGDD0740055133509310/19HELLO WORLDPineapple Sugar01SNGDD0940068113198510/19DREAMCoconut Mahogany01SNGDD1340066070055310/19EXPLORECactus Rose Bloom01SNGDD1740029265321010/19I Woof YouRhubarb Berry Lemonade01CTDVD2540055324454610/19BLESSEDBaked Apple03SNGDD01A40062003180206/20THANKFULFalling Leaves03SNGDD02A40017758019806/20GRATEFULPumpkin Spice03SNGDD03A40075748849406/20HELLO FALLPumpkin Spice03SNGDD0440062436925306/20MAKE TODAYAutumn Hayride03SNGDD0640070937352606/20MAKE LIFECaramel Toffee03SNGDD07B40062003182606/20HAPPY DAYCrackling Cedarwood03SNGDD08B40017758102706/20THINK BE HAPPYFall in Love03SNGDD1040033714625706/20ENJOYVanilla Pumpkin Latte03SNGDD1140070937473806/20LIVE SIMPLYCaramel Toffee03SNGDD1240075749007706/20BE COZYFalling Leaves03SNGDD1340017758073006/20OUR HOMEPumpkin Spice03SNGDD1540049681173706/20PEACECozy Fireside04SNGDD0140069289682808/20MERRYEnchanted Forest04SNGDD0340046767792808/20MERRY & BRIGHTGingerbread House04SNGDD0540018902167208/20BE COZYSugar & Spice04SNGDD1140062334855608/20SNOWMENCocoa & Marshmallows04SNGDD1340064060304108/20ALL BE MERRYBalsam Fir04SNGDD1540061025317708/20TIS THE SEASONHoliday Cookies04SNGDD1740075742655708/20PINK CITYSpiced Holly Berry04SNGDD2140064060305808/20OH WHAT FUNHoliday Cookies04SNGDD2440075742656408/20The candles come in glass containers with metal lids. The model is the design/language on the exterior of the glass container. The fragrance, style number, UPC and date code are contained on the label on the bottom of the glass container.
Hazard
The candle’s high flames can ignite the surface of the wax or cause the glass to break, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents & Injuries
Kohl’s has received 29 reports involving high flames and/or breaking glass containers with the three-wick candles, including five incidents resulting in minor burn injuries and six incidents involving minor property damage including burn marks on furniture, carpet, and/or countertops.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to the nearest Kohl’s store. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund and consumers without a receipt will receive a store credit.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident, they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.