Old Williamsburgh Mason Jar Candles, sizes 3.5 to 5.0 oz.
CPSC Recall #07-092 — January 29, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-092 |
| Recall Date | January 29, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Refund, Replace |
| Units Affected | About 3.7 million |
| Manufacturer | Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Dollar stores |
| discount stores |
| and grocery stores nationwide from May 2006 through December 2006 for between $1 and $1.50. |
Product
Old Williamsburgh Mason Jar Candles, sizes 3.5 to 5.0 oz.
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 3.7 million Old Williamsburgh Mason Jar Candles, sizes 3.5 to 5.0 oz. The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers.Name of product: Old Williamsburgh Mason Jar Candles, sizes 3.5 to 5.0 oz.Units: About 3.7 millionManufacturer: Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y.Hazard: The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. has received 11 reports of the candles cracking or shattering, including one laceration injury.Description: This recall involves all scents and colors of Mason Jar Candles in 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 oz. sizes. The size of the candle is specified on the label at the bottom of the jar, on the last line of the label. Replacement Mason Jar Candles, which are not included in the recall, have a "Q" on either side of the label.Sold through: Dollar stores, discount stores, and grocery stores nationwide from May 2006 through December 2006 for between $1 and $1.50.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. toll-free at (866) 564-1500 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.oldwilliamsburgh.com.
Hazard
The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents & Injuries
Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. has received 11 reports of the candles cracking or shattering, including one laceration injury.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace 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, Replace) 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.