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Candela Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie Stores

CPSC recall 09053. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tin candles and call Candela for a self-addressed, postage paid envelope in which to return the candle for a full refund.

CPSC recall 09053 has the recall date 20 Nov 2008. The notice names the firm Candela Group. The recall has about 225 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Candles & Candle Holders.

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More of the notice

The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.

CPSC recall 09053: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Units225
Description
This recall involves Anthropologie tin candles. The candles were sold in the following four fragrances; Amber Woods - Model #14987044, Black Lilac - Model #14987093, Figue Tree - Model #14987085 and Red Currant - Model #14987051. Candles sold after October 11, 2008 are not affected by this recall.
ProductAnthropologie Tin Candles, About 225, Candles & Candle Holders
Sold atAnthropologie stores nationwide from September 2008 through October 2008 for about $20.
DistributorCandela Group
Made inUnited States

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
225Median of 2008: 9,500
CPSC recalls of 2008
392
Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
30%
Recalls of 2008 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
3%
Recalls on the register that name Candela Group
1

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. CPSC recall 09053. https://recallregister.com/product/5013-candela-recalls-candles-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazards-sold-exclusively/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

Sources

Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 09053 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: None reported.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Anthropologie stores nationwide from September 2008 through October 2008 for about $20.
How many units are in CPSC recall 09053?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 225
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: United States