CoScentrix Expands Recall of DD Brand Candles Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Hobby Lobby

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2014.

DD brand 5-ounce Mason jar candle

Recall Summary

Name of product: DD Brand Candles

Hazard: The candles’ high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Contact: 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 “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page.

Recall Details

Units: About 256,000 (about 126,000 candles sold in tins were previously recalled in April 2014).

Description: This recall involves DD branded candles sold in 5- and 12- ounce Mason jars, 10- and 20-ounce decorative jars, 13-ounce coffee tins and 13-ounce holiday-themed jars. The single-wick candles were sold in a variety of fragrances and colors.The 5-ounce Mason jars are 2.25 inches wide by 3.75 inches high.The 12-ounce Mason jars are 3 inches wide by 5 inches high with plain metal lids. The DD logo and the word Handcrafted are in raised letters on the front of the jars. The candle fragrance and size are printed on a hang tag attached to the mouth of the jars.

The 10-ounce decorative jars are 4 inches wide by 3 inches high. The 20-ounce decorative jars are 5 inches wide by 4 inches high and hold a candle. The jars have metal lids with the DD logo in raised letters on the top. The candle fragrance and size are printed on a rectangular label on the front of the jar.

The 13-ounce coffee tins are 3.5 inches wide by 4 inches high and have a plain metal lid. The candle size and fragrance are printed on a label that wraps around the outside of the tin.

The 13-ounce Holiday candle jars are 3.75 inches wide by 4 inches high and have metal lids with the DD logo in raised letters on the top. The DD logo inside a floral wreath, the fragrance and size are printed directly onto the front of the jar in silver.

The SKU number is on a label on the underside of each container. Candles with the following scents and SKU numbers are being recalled:

Scent	SKU#
5-ounce Mason jar
Apple Brown Betty	746776
Blackberry Jam	706622
Black Peppercorn	713982
Candied Pecans	760520
Candy Apple	747204
Caramel Popcorn	755595
Cotton Candy	748335
Eucalyptus Sage	713784
Neapolitan Ice Cream	706093
Red Velvet Cake	704841
Root Beer Float	752972
12-ounce Mason jar
Apple Brown Betty	956953
Blueberry Crumble	949172
Candied Pecans	957134
Candy Apple	956979
Candy Corn	5441340*
Caramel Popcorn	957001
Chocolate Chip Cookie	956326
Cotton Candy	956987
Jack O’ Lantern	5441332*
Key Lime Pie	956748
Orange Dreamsicle	909234
Pumpkin Pie	956276
Root Beer Float	956995
Rosemary Bay	956813
Shortbread Biscuit	910950
Spice Cake	5441423*
10-ounce decorative jar
Autumn Harvest	5441407*
Chocolate Caramel	5441415*
Cinnamon Embers	957985
Eucalyptus Verbena	957217
Grapefruit Cinnamon	957688
Italian Linen	957381
Lavender and Sage	957415
Lemonseed and Parsley	957753
Mulberry Apple	958058
Pink Pepper	957656
Pumpkin Soufflé	5441399*
Spiced Amber	957670
Spiced Cider	5441381*
20-ounce decorative jar
Cinnamon Embers	890947
Eucalyptus Verbena	863894
Grapefruit Cinnamon	881342
Italian Linen	869784
Lavender and Sage	875369
Lemonseed and Parsley	889535
Mulberry Apple	907097
Pink Pepper	881797
Spiced Amber	879007
13-ounce coffee tin
Chai Tea	571190
Hazlenut Latte	574350
Kona Coffee	575019
Sweet Tea	583096
Warm Milk	589416
13-ounce Holiday candle
Spiced Pomander	505362

*Candles with seven-digit SKUs are seasonal.

Incidents/Injuries: CoScentrix has received 29 reports of the candle’s surface igniting and nine reports of property damage. One injury has been reported.

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. Consumers without a receipt will be issued a store credit. Online purchasers should contact CoScentrix for instructions on returning the product.

Sold at: Hobby Lobby stores nationwide and online at HobbyLobby.com from June 2014 through October 2014 for between $6 and $20.

Manufactured in: United States

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