Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 17047. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.
CPSC recall 17047 has the recall date 8 Dec 2016. The notice names the firm The Yankee Candle. The recall has about 31,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jar cracking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 31,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Yankee Candle's Luminous Collection fragrance candles. The square glass candles contain a fragrant wax with three wicks. The item number is printed on the bottom of glass candle jar. The recalled candles are approximately 4 inches wide by 5 inches high. Item Number Luminous Collection fragrance 1535651 Sea Salt & Coral 1535890 Blackberry & Sage 1535891 Apple Blossom & Melon 1535892 Sugarcane & Honey 1535893 Pine & Sandalwood 1535894 Cinnamon & Cedar |
| Product | Luminous Candle Collection, About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at www.yankeecandle.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $35. |
| Importer | The Yankee Candle Company Inc |
| Distributor | The Yankee Candle Company Inc |
| Made in | Poland |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 31,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls on the register that name The Yankee Candle
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2013 | Candle Ring Recalled by Yankee Candle Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 17047The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 17047. https://recallregister.com/product/7926-yankee-candle-recalls-luminous-candles-due-to-laceration-hazard/. 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 17047 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 16 reports of the glass jar cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at www.yankeecandle.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $35.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17047?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17047?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada)