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Fire / OverheatingFebruary 5, 2013CPSC #13722

Large Scented Candles Recalled by Barneys New York Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Product
Candles
Units affected
40
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The recalled Fornasetti Profumi Grande scented candles measure about 67 ounces and have a 6 or 7 inch high ceramic vessel with one of four Fornasetti designs. Designs include monkeys with white background, red and blue sardines, black and gold pens and black and white striped face on the side of the vessels.

Hazard

These candles can burn with a high flame, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries

The firm received one report of a consumer that picked up the candle and was burned on the hand by the wax of the candle while walking.

Made in

United Kingdom

Where it was sold

  • Barneys New York located in New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago and Dallas and online at www.barneys.com from October 2010 through December 2011 for about $700.

Photos

Monkeys with white background scented candlesRed and blue Sardines scented candlesBlack and Gold Pens scented candlesBlack and white Striped Face scented candles
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