Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

February 16, 2022

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Anecdote Candles Recalls Double-Wick Autumn Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie

Recall number

22085

Brand / firm

Anecdote Candles, of New York

Sold / distributed

Anthropologie stores nationwide and online at www.anthropologie.com from July 2021 through December 2021 for about $32.

Why it was recalled

The double wick candles can achieve higher than usual flames, causing the glass container to break apart, posing fire and laceration hazards.

What was recalled

This recall involves Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles in the scents 'Fireside Chats,' 'Weekend Getaway,' 'Sweater Weather,' and 'Fall Feels.' The candle's scent and "Anecdote Candles for Anthropologie" are printed on a label on the side of the glass candle container. The candles are made with the following materials: glass tumblers, wood lid, cotton core wick, phthalate-free fragrance oil, coconut-soy wax blend. The SKU number is located on the price label on the bottom of the candles. Recalled Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles Scent Color SKU Number Fireside Chats Blue 0063344923 Weekend Getaway Green 0063344980 Fall Feels Orange 0063344964 Sweater Weather Pink 0063344949

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. Anthropologie is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.