Candles & Candle Holders: CPSC recalls in this category

142 CPSC recalls are in the product category Candles & Candle Holders. That is 1.4% of the 10,027 CPSC recalls on the register. The notices give about 13,487,615 units for these recalls. The median recall has 14,000 units.

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Newest recalls

The newest 60 of 142.

Newest CPSC recalls in the category Candles & Candle Holders
Date	Recall	Firm	Hazard	Units	CPSC number
5 Feb 2013	Large Scented Candles Recalled by Barneys New York Due to Fire and Burn Hazard	United Perfumes	Fire, Burn	40	13722
15 Jun 2010	Crate and Barrel Recalls Succulent Plant-Shaped Candles in a Pot Due to Fire Hazard	Crate and Barrel, a division of Euromarket Designs	Fire, Burn	5,400	10264
18 Mar 2010	Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards	Southern California Candle	Fire, Burn, Laceration	6,000	10173
14 Jan 2010	Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glitter Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard	Pier 1 Imports (U.S.)	Fire	37,000	10112
14 Jan 2010	Pier 1 Imports Recalls Santa Tea Light Holders Due to Fire Hazard	Pier 1 Imports (U.S.)	Fire	61,500	10111
21 Oct 2009	Haunted House Screen Candle Holders Recalled by Coyne's & Co. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle	Coyne's & Company	Fire	7,800	10016
12 May 2009	Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire Hazard	Southern California Candle	Fire	7,000	09215
3 Mar 2009	Seventh Avenue Recalls Tealight Candleholders Due to Fire Hazard	Berkeley Designs	Fire	430	09726
20 Nov 2008	Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores	Candela Group	Fire, Burn	225	09053
29 Oct 2008	Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled by Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel Due to Fire and Burn Hazard	Trade Associates Group	Fire, Burn	30,000	09027
29 May 2008	Electric Candle Warmers Recalled by Provo Craft & Novelty Due to Fire Hazard	Provo Craft & Novelty	Fire	730,000	08289
23 May 2008	Additional Incidents Prompt Re-Announcement of Recall of Gel Candles Due to Fire Hazard	M & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at Home	Fire, Burn	1,700	08287
20 May 2008	The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard	The Home Depot	Fire	14,000	08274
3 Apr 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards	Wal-Mart Stores	Fire, Laceration, Tip-over	61,000	08240
6 Mar 2008	Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard	Pier 1 Imports	Fire, Burn	18,000	08209
12 Feb 2008	Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard	Christmas Tree Shops	Fire, Burn	146,000	08191
22 Jan 2008	Nordstrom Recalls Taper and Votive Candles Due To Fire Hazard	Nordstrom	Fire	2,500	08170
17 Jan 2008	Pottery Barn Recalls Decorative Candles Due to Fire Hazard		Fire	185,000	08168
17 Jan 2008	The Wick & Petal Co. Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard	The Wick & Petal	Fire, Burn	1,300	08167
11 Dec 2007	AtHome America Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard	AtHome America	Fire, Burn	6,300	08523
15 Nov 2007	Birch Bark Wrapped Candles Recalled by Roost Due to Fire Hazard	Gate Five Group LLC, d.b.a. Roost	Fire, Burn	1,200	08083
9 Oct 2007	Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Glitter Candles Due to Fire Hazard	Christmas Tree Shops	Fire	9,600	08014
6 Sep 2007	Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards	The Hayes	Fire, Burn	83,000	07304
15 Aug 2007	Giftco Inc. Recalls Pine Cone Candle Sets Due to Fire Hazard	Giftco	Fire	24,000	07274
18 Jul 2007	Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard	Vance Kitira International	Fire	2,000	07240
31 May 2007	Royal Products Recalls Pine Cone Candles Due to Fire Hazard	Royal Products	Fire	2,700	07198
18 Apr 2007	Tequila Rose Distilling Co. Recalls Gel Candles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards	McCormick Distilling Co., doing business as Tequila Rose Distilling	Fire, Burn	60,000	07161
5 Apr 2007	Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahron's Judaica Recall Chanukah Candles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards	Aviv Judaica Imports	Fire, Burn	9,000	07150
22 Feb 2007	Gel Candles Recalled By M & A Global Technologies Due to Fire Hazard	M & A Global Technologies Inc., doing business as Spa at Home	Fire, Burn	1,700	07111
30 Jan 2007	Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. Recalls Mason Jar Candles Due To Laceration and Burn Hazard	Old Williamsburgh Candle	Burn, Laceration, Overheating	3,700,000	07092
25 Jan 2007	Sally Foster Inc. Recalls Tea Lights Candles for Fire Hazard	Innovage Distribution	Fire, Burn	46,800	07090
12 Jan 2007	Pumpkin Candle Holders Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard	QVC	Laceration	25,500	07519
21 Nov 2006	Pottery Barn Recalls Gourd Candles for Fire Hazard		Fire, Burn	68,000	07038
14 Aug 2006	Ballard Designs Inc. Recalls Potted Candles for Fire Hazard	Ballard Designs	Fire	775	06573
26 Jul 2006	Meijer Recalls Glass Candleholders for Fire and Laceration Hazards	Meijer	Fire, Laceration, Fall	6,500	06568
5 Jul 2006	Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. Recalls Candles Sold at Pier 1 Imports Due to Fire Hazard	Home Fragrance Holdings Inc., Houston, Texas	Fire	413,000	06204
26 Jun 2006	The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard	The Swiss Colony	Fire, Burn	65,500	06196
18 May 2006	IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards	IKEA Home Furnishings	Fire, Burn	133,000	06168
10 May 2006	Masterfoods USA Recalls M&M'S® Menorah for Fire Hazard	Masterfoods	Fire, Burn	1,008	06162
9 May 2006	Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard		Fire	78,500	06158
18 Apr 2006	Nordstrom Inc. Recalls Egg-Shaped Candle Holders for Fire Hazard	Nordstrom	Fire	5,300	06142
1 Mar 2006	Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard	Big Lots Stores	Fire, Burn	233,000	06101
17 Nov 2005	CPSC, Southern Living At Home Announce Recall of Votive CandleHolders Included with Old Taylor Estate Candeliers	Southern Living At Home		345,900	06510
9 Nov 2005	CPSC, Pottery Barn Outlet Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders	Pottery Barn Outlet	Fire, Burn	900	06026
9 Nov 2005	CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Tea Light Candles	Target	Fire, Burn	290,000	06024
1 Nov 2005	CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Pillar Candles With Jewels	Pacific Trade International	Fire	17,000	06021
19 Oct 2005	CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. Announce Safety Warning for Jack 'O Lantern Bucket Candle Holders	Far East Brokers and Consultants	Fire	48,500	06012
6 Oct 2005	CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets	Dan Dee International	Fire, Burn	48,000	06003
15 Sep 2005	CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Glass Candle Holders	Pier 1 Imports	Laceration	10,000	05272
8 Sep 2005	CPSC, Continental Creations, Inc. Announce Recall of Menorahs	Continental Creations	Fire	480	05601
1 Jul 2005	CPSC, Two's Company Inc. Announce Recall of Shell Candles	Two's	Fire, Burn	18,000	05215
24 Jun 2005	CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Birch/Bark Candles	Target Corp., Minneapolis, Minn	Fire, Burn	256,000	05207
20 Jun 2005	CPSC, Midwest Cannon Falls Announce Recall of Votive Candles	Midwest Cannon Falls	Fire, Burn, Fall	10,000	05200
31 May 2005	CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Tins	Home Interiors & Gifts	Fire, Burn	300,000	05183
20 Apr 2005	CPSC and Global Gift Industries Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Flowerpot Candle Sets Sold Exclusively at Kmart	Global Gift Industries	Burn	16,000	05159
5 Apr 2005	CPSC, Southern Living At HOME Announce Recall of Tea Light Candles	Candle-lite, of Cincinnati, Ohio for Southern Living At HOME, a direct selling	Burn	3,480	05560
31 Mar 2005	CPSC, TechnoBrands Inc. Announce Recall of Rope Candles	Zhongshan Zhongnam Candle Manufacturer Co., Ltd. of China		2,000	05559
28 Mar 2005	CPSC, Nature's Finest Announce Recall of Gel Candles	CPSC, Nature's Finest Announce	Fire, Burn	727,000	05143
14 Mar 2005	CPSC, Skylighter Inc. Announce Recall of Musical Flower Birthday Candleholders	Skylighter	Fire, Explosion	120	05554
23 Feb 2005	CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Set Sold Exclusively at Kmart	Kmart	Fire, Burn	4,600	05119

Hazard: The way a product can cause harm, in the words of the CPSC recall notice. This site also puts each recall under short hazard names.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Hazards

Candles & Candle Holders: recalls that name each hazard
Hazard		Recalls
Fire		128
Burn		90
Laceration		7
Fall		6
Other		4
Lead or chemical		3
Overheating		3
Tip-over		2
Explosion		1

Firms

Firms with a page, in the order of the number of recalls.

Recalls by year

CPSC recalls in the category Candles & Candle Holders, by the year of the recall date. The largest year is 2005, with 21 recalls.

Units in these recalls: 13,487,615
Median units of one recall: 14,000All CPSC recalls: 8,800
Share of all CPSC recalls on the register: 1.4%

Official channels

CPSC recallsThe list of all recall notices on the CPSC site.
SaferProducts.govThe CPSC site for a report about a consumer product.

Cite this page

Recall Register. Candles & Candle Holders: CPSC recalls in this category. https://recallregister.com/category/candles-candle-holders/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence: US government work, public domain
Data retrieved: 29 Sep 2026

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Questions

Which hazards do the recalls in the category Candles & Candle Holders have?: Fire: 128 recalls. Burn: 90 recalls. Laceration: 7 recalls.
What is the newest CPSC recall in the category Candles & Candle Holders?: CPSC recall 13722, with the recall date 5 Feb 2013. The CPSC title is: Large Scented Candles Recalled by Barneys New York Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Which firms have a page and a recall in the category Candles & Candle Holders?: 15 firms on this page. The list is in the order of the number of recalls and starts with Pier 1 Imports, with 5.
Where does the category Candles & Candle Holders come from?: Candles & Candle Holders is a product type of CPSC. This site uses the type of the first product of a recall. Most records before 2010 have no product type.