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Anecdote Autumn Candles Recall: Fire and Laceration Hazards

Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles with double wicks can cause glass breakage, fire, and lacerations. Recalled due to fire and laceration hazards; return to store or follow online instructions for refund.

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Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles in four scents are being recalled because their double wicks can create unusually high flames that break the glass container, leading to fire and laceration risks. Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them for a refund. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2669-anecdote-autumn-candles-recall-fire-and-laceration-hazards.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2669-anecdote-autumn-candles-recall-fire-and-laceration-hazards · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #9240

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“Anecdote Autumn Candles Recall: Fire and Laceration Hazards.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2669-anecdote-autumn-candles-recall-fire-and-laceration-hazards. Based on CPSC recall #9240 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Anecdote-Candles-Recalls-Double-Wick-Autumn-Candles-Due-to-Fire-and-Laceration-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Anthropologie).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Feb. 16, 2022, that Anecdote Candles is recalling Double-Wick Autumn Candles due to fire and laceration hazards. Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to an Anthropologie store for a full refund.

How to tell if you have it

  • Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles
  • Scents: 'Fireside Chats,' 'Weekend Getaway,' 'Sweater Weather,' and 'Fall Feels'
  • SKU 0063344923 (Fireside Chats, Blue)
  • SKU 0063344980 (Weekend Getaway, Green)
  • SKU 0063344964 (Fall Feels, Orange)
  • SKU 0063344949 (Sweater Weather, Pink)
  • Sold at Anthropologie stores nationwide and online at www.anthropologie.com from July 2021 through December 2021

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and return it to an Anthropologie store. If the candle cannot be returned in store, consumers should visit www.anthropologie.com/recall for instructions on how to cut the candle wicks and dispose of the product, provide verification of this to Anthropologie, and receive a full refund.

The hazard

According to the CPSC, the double wick candles can achieve higher than usual flames, causing the glass container to break apart, posing fire and laceration hazards. Anthropologie has received nine reports of the candles flaming up, cracking or breaking apart while in use, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls include Little Cow Co. 9 oz Candles in Glass Jars (2026-02-05), Kroger Halloween Skeleton Wax Candles (2025-10-30), and Designs Direct Cupcakes and Cashmere Three-Light Lamps (2026-10-01).

How to tell if you have this one

Look for the candle's label with the scent name and color. The product is sold exclusively at Anthropologie stores and has specific SKU numbers for each scent.

  • Brand
    Anecdote Candles
  • Product
    Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Immediately stop using the candle and do not light it.

  2. Return to Store

    Take the candle to an Anthropologie store for return and refund.

  3. Follow Online Instructions

    If returning online, visit www.anthropologie.com/recall to cut wicks and dispose of the product for a refund.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and return it to an Anthropologie store. If the candle cannot be returned in store, consumers should visit www.anthropologie.com/recall for instructions on how to cut the candle wicks and dispose of the product, provide verification of this to Anthropologie, and receive a full refund. Anthropologie is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

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CPSC “Sold at”: “Anthropologie stores nationwide and online at www.anthropologie.com from July 2021 through December 2021 for about $32.”

Sold nationwide.

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Contact Anecdote Candles

We’ve drafted a message you can send Anecdote Candles to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 9240 — Anecdote Candles Anecdote Autumn Candles Recall: Fire and Laceration Hazards

Hello,

I own a Anecdote Autumn Candles Recall: Fire and Laceration Hazards that is covered by recall 9240 from Anecdote Candles.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and return it to an Anthropologie store. If the candle cannot be returned in store, consumers should visit www.anthropologie.com/recall for instructions on how to cut the candle wicks and dispose of the product, provide verification of this to Anthropologie, and receive a full refund. Anthropologie is contacting all known purchasers directly.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #9240 (February 16, 2022)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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