Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard

When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.

Recall #: 17047
Affected scope: About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass. recalled This recall involves Yankee Candle's Luminous Collection fragrance candles. The square gl….

Yankee Candle Recalls Luminous Candles Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass. in December 8, 2016. Reason: When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to…. Verify recall #17047 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard..

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agency class: December 8, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17047 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Yankee Candle's Luminous Collection fragrance candles. The square glass candles contain a fragrant wax with three wicks. The item number is printed on the bottom of glass candle jar. The recalled candles are approximately 4 inches wide by 5 inches high. Item Number Luminous Collection fragrance 1535651 Sea Salt & Coral 1535890 Blackberry & Sage 1535891 Apple Blossom & Melon 1535892 Sugarcane & Honey 1535893 Pine & Sandalwood 1535894 Cinnamon & Cedar

Reason for recall

When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	17047
Date reported	December 8, 2016
Date initiated	December 8, 2016
Recalling firm	The Yankee Candle Company Inc., of South Deerfield, Mass.
Affected scope	About 31,000 (in addition, about 300 units were sold in Canada)
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

When the candle is lit, the glass jar can crack, posing a laceration hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact Yankee Candle to receive a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 8, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17047.

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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