CoScentrix Recalls Candles in Metal Tins Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Hobby Lobby

Hazard

The candle's high flame can ignite the surface of the wax and the polymer coating on the tin-plated container, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund, without a receipt a store credit will be issued. Online purchasers should contact CoScentrix for instructions on returning the product.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

CoScentrix has received two reports of the candle's surface igniting and one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves 4-ounce DD branded candles sold in a round metal tin with a metal lid. The single wick candles are 2.75 inches wide by 2 inches high and were sold in 35 fragrances and colors of wax. A "DD" logo is embossed atop the metal lid. The candle fragrance is printed on a label affixed to the outside of the tin. A label on the underside of the tin is marked "$5.99" and has the SKU and batch number. Candles included in the recall have the following SKU numbers: #195156 - Smoke Away #517060 - Spiced Raisin Cake #517417 - Frosted Forest #518886 - Holly Berry #524058 - Spicy Currant #526970 - Sugar Plum #534628 - Celebration #540559 - Winter Blossom #546333 - Vanilla Toddy #763979 - Autumn Moonlight #764126 - Fern Leaf #764720 - Sea Spa #765891 - Eucalyptus Verbena #766188 - French Berries #767434 - Italian Linen #779405 - Lavender and Sage #782136 - Clementine and Mango #783910 - Spiced Amber #785444 - Grapefruit and Cinnamon #787473 - Pink Pepper #792978 - Beach Get-A-Way #798389 - Southern Magnolia #798546 - Spring Bouquet #804492 - Lemonseed and Parsley #804526 - Cinnamon Embers #807990 - Tuscan Harvest #808006 - Vanilla Orchid #808048 - Vintage Luxe #819417 - Mulberry Apple #826776 - Bamboo Jasmine #832436 - Aged Driftwood #835348 - Parisian Garden #835702 - Summer Sunshine #840579 - Roasted Pear #841080 - Cashmere Petals The batch numbers included are: 14070, 14071, 14072, 14073, 14076, 14077, 14078, 14132, 14134, 14135, 14139, 14140, 14155, 14156, 14157 and 14178.

Sold on

Hobby Lobby stores nationwide and online at HobbyLobby.com from June 2014 through July 2014 for about $6.

Contact the company

CoScentrix toll-free at (888) 298-2722 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.coscentrix.com and click on "Product Recall Info" at the bottom of the page.