Product Recall Number: 07-092
Why was Old Williamsburgh Mason Jar Candles, sizes 3.5 to 5.0 oz. recalled?
The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 07-092
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-01-29
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Old Williamsburgh Mason Jar Candles, sizes 3.5 to 5.0 oz.
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 3.7 million Old Williamsburgh Mason Jar Candles, sizes 3.5 to 5.0 oz. The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers.Name of product: Old Williamsburgh Mason Jar Candles, sizes 3.5 to 5.0 oz.Units: About 3.7 millionManufacturer: Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y.Hazard: The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. has received 11 reports of the candles cracking or shattering, including one laceration injury.Description: This recall involves all scents and colors of Mason Jar Candles in 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 oz. sizes. The size of the candle is specified on the label at the bottom of the jar, on the last line of the label. Replacement Mason Jar Candles, which are not included in the recall, have a "Q" on either side of the label.Sold through: Dollar stores, discount stores, and grocery stores nationwide from May 2006 through December 2006 for between $1 and $1.50.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. toll-free at (866) 564-1500 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.oldwilliamsburgh.com.
Hazard Description: The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Replace
Units: About 3.7 million
Incidents: Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. has received 11 reports of the candles cracking or shattering, including one laceration injury.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or full refund.
Sold At: Dollar stores, discount stores, and grocery stores nationwide from May 2006 through December 2006 for between $1 and $1.50.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed