Severity
Moderate
CoScentrix Expands Recall of DD Brand Candles Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Hobby Lobby
Reported: November 18, 2014 Initiated: November 18, 2014 #15027 About 256,000 (about 126,000 candles sold in tins were previously recalled in April 2014). units
CoScentrix, of Carson, Calif. issued this CPSC recall on November 18, 2014. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 256,000 (about 126,000 candles sold in tins were previously recalled in April 2014). units are affected. The recall was issued because: The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #15027) was formally reported on November 18, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. CoScentrix, of Carson, Calif. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 256,000 (about 126,000 candles sold in tins were previously recalled in April 2014). units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.
The documented reason for this recall is: The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund. Consumers without a receipt will be issued a store… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 12 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 256,000 (about 126,000 candles sold in tins were previously recalled in April 2014).
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Product Description
This recall involves DD branded candles sold in 5- and 12- ounce Mason jars, 10- and 20-ounce decorative jars, 13-ounce coffee tins and 13-ounce holiday-themed jars. The single-wick candles were sold in a variety of fragrances and colors.The 5-ounce Mason jars are 2.25 inches wide by 3.75 inches high.The 12-ounce Mason jars are 3 inches wide by 5 inches high with plain metal lids. The DD logo and the word Handcrafted are in raised letters on the front of the jars. The candle fragrance and size are printed on a hang tag attached to the mouth of the jars. The 10-ounce decorative jars are 4 inches wide by 3 inches high. The 20-ounce decorative jars are 5 inches wide by 4 inches high and hold a candle. The jars have metal lids with the DD logo in raised letters on the top. The candle fragrance and size are printed on a rectangular label on the front of the jar. The 13-ounce coffee tins are 3.5 inches wide by 4 inches high and have a plain metal lid. The candle size and fragrance are printed on a label that wraps around the outside of the tin. The 13-ounce Holiday candle jars are 3.75 inches wide by 4 inches high and have metal lids with the DD logo in raised letters on the top. The DD logo inside a floral wreath, the fragrance and size are printed directly onto the front of the jar in silver. The SKU number is on a label on the underside of each container. Candles with the following scents and SKU numbers are being recalled: Scent SKU# 5-ounce Mason jar Apple Brown Betty 746776 Blackberry Jam 706622 Black Peppercorn 713982 Candied Pecans 760520 Candy Apple 747204 Caramel Popcorn 755595 Cotton Candy 748335 Eucalyptus Sage 713784 Neapolitan Ice Cream 706093 Red Velvet Cake 704841 Root Beer Float 752972 12-ounce Mason jar Apple Brown Betty 956953 Blueberry Crumble 949172 Candied Pecans 957134 Candy Apple 956979 Candy Corn 5441340* Caramel Popcorn 957001 Chocolate Chip Cookie 956326 Cotton Candy 956987 Jack O' Lantern 5441332* Key Lime Pie 956748 Orange Dreamsicle 909234 Pumpkin Pie 956276 Root Beer Float 956995 Rosemary Bay 956813 Shortbread Biscuit 910950 Spice Cake 5441423* 10-ounce decorative jar Autumn Harvest 5441407* Chocolate Caramel 5441415* Cinnamon Embers 957985 Eucalyptus Verbena 957217 Grapefruit Cinnamon 957688 Italian Linen 957381 Lavender and Sage 957415 Lemonseed and Parsley 957753 Mulberry Apple 958058 Pink Pepper 957656 Pumpkin Soufflé 5441399* Spiced Amber 957670 Spiced Cider 5441381* 20-ounce decorative jar Cinnamon Embers 890947 Eucalyptus Verbena 863894 Grapefruit Cinnamon 881342 Italian Linen 869784 Lavender and Sage 875369 Lemonseed and Parsley 889535 Mulberry Apple 907097 Pink Pepper 881797 Spiced Amber 879007 13-ounce coffee tin Chai Tea 571190 Hazlenut Latte 574350 Kona Coffee 575019 Sweet Tea 583096 Warm Milk 589416 13-ounce Holiday candle Spiced Pomander 505362 *Candles with seven-digit SKUs are seasonal.
Reason for Recall
The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.
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. Consumers without a receipt will be issued a store credit. Online purchasers should contact CoScentrix for instructions on returning the product.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- CoScentrix, of Carson, Calif.
- Units Affected
- About 256,000 (about 126,000 candles sold in tins were previously recalled in April 2014).
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15027 |
| Date reported | November 18, 2014 |
| Date initiated | November 18, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | CoScentrix, of Carson, Calif. |
| Units affected | About 256,000 (about 126,000 candles sold in tins were previously recalled in April 2014). |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves DD branded candles sold in 5- and 12- ounce Mason jars, 10- and 20-ounce decorative jars, 13-ounce coffee tins and 13-ounce holiday-themed jars. The single-wick candles were sold in a variety of fragrances and colors.The 5-ounce Mason jars are 2.25 inches wide by 3.75 inches high.The 12-ounce Mason jars are 3 inches wide by 5 inches high with plain metal lids. The DD logo and the word Handcrafted are in raised letters on the front of the jars. The candle fragrance and size are printed on a hang tag attached to the mouth of the jars. The 10-ounce decorative jars are 4 inches wide by 3 inches high. The 20-ounce decorative jars are 5 inches wide by 4 inches high and hold a candle. The jars have metal lids with the DD logo in raised letters on the top. The candle fragrance and size are printed on a rectangular label on the front of the jar. The 13-ounce coffee tins are 3.5 inches wide by 4 inches high and have a plain metal lid. The candle size and fragrance are printed on a label that wraps around the outside of the tin. The 13-ounce Holiday candle jars are 3.75 inches wide by 4 inches high and have metal lids with the DD logo in raised letters on the top. The DD logo inside a floral wreath, the fragrance and size are printed directly onto the front of the jar in silver. The SKU number is on a label on the underside of each container. Candles with the following scents and SKU numbers are being recalled: Scent SKU# 5-ounce Mason jar Apple Brown Betty 746776 Blackberry Jam 706622 Black Peppercorn 713982 Candied Pecans 760520 Candy Apple 747204 Caramel Popcorn 755595 Cotton Candy 748335 Eucalyptus Sage 713784 Neapolitan Ice Cream 706093 Red Velvet Cake 704841 Root Beer Float 752972 12-ounce Mason jar Apple Brown Betty 956953 Blueberry Crumble 949172 Candied Pecans 957134 Candy Apple 956979 Candy Corn 5441340* Caramel Popcorn 957001 Chocolate Chip Cookie 956326 Cotton Candy 956987 Jack O' Lantern 5441332* Key Lime Pie 956748 Orange Dreamsicle 909234 Pumpkin Pie 956276 Root Beer Float 956995 Rosemary Bay 956813 Shortbread Biscuit 910950 Spice Cake 5441423* 10-ounce decorative jar Autumn Harvest 5441407* Chocolate Caramel 5441415* Cinnamon Embers 957985 Eucalyptus Verbena 957217 Grapefruit Cinnamon 957688 Italian Linen 957381 Lavender and Sage 957415 Lemonseed and Parsley 957753 Mulberry Apple 958058 Pink Pepper 957656 Pumpkin Soufflé 5441399* Spiced Amber 957670 Spiced Cider 5441381* 20-ounce decorative jar Cinnamon Embers 890947 Eucalyptus Verbena 863894 Grapefruit Cinnamon 881342 Italian Linen 869784 Lavender and Sage 875369 Lemonseed and Parsley 889535 Mulberry Apple 907097 Pink Pepper 881797 Spiced Amber 879007 13-ounce coffee tin Chai Tea 571190 Hazlenut Latte 574350 Kona Coffee 575019 Sweet Tea 583096 Warm Milk 589416 13-ounce Holiday candle Spiced Pomander 505362 *Candles with seven-digit SKUs are seasonal.. Recalled by CoScentrix, of Carson, Calif.. Units affected: About 256,000 (about 126,000 candles sold in tins were previously recalled in April 2014)..
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The candles' high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund. Consumers without a receipt will be issued a store credit. Online purchasers should contact CoScentrix for instructions on returning the product.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 18, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15027.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (15027) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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