Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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CoScentrix “DD” Candle
Recall Summary
Name of product: DD Brand Tin Candles
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.
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 “Product Recall Info” at the bottom of the page.
Recall Details
Units: About 126,000
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:
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#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 & Sage #782136 – Clementine & Mango #783910 – Spiced Amber |
#785444 – Grapefruit & Cinnamon #787473 – Pink Pepper #792978 – Beach Get-A-Way #798389 – Southern Magnolia #798546 – Spring Bouquet #804492 – Lemonseed & 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.
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.
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.
Sold exclusively at: Hobby Lobby stores nationwide and online at HobbyLobby.com from June 2014 through July 2014 for about $6.
Manufacturer: CoScentrix, of Carson, Calif.
Manufactured in: United States
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