Recall Information

DEMDACO Recalls Scented Candles Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards

Recall Summary
Name of Product: Maril brand Scented Candles
Hazard: The candle's glass container can crack or break while the candle is burning, posing a laceration and fire hazard.
Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle and contact DEMDACO for a full refund in the form of original payment. Contact DEMDACO via email at customercare@demdaco.com for instructions on how to receive a refund and pre-paid shipping label to return the candle. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required. Consumers should not return the recalled candles to retail stores. DEMDACO is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumer Contact: DEMDACO toll-free at 888-336-3226 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email customercare@demdaco.com or online at www.demdaco.com/recall-information or www.demdaco.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

RECALL DETAILS
Units: About 3,000
Description: This recall involves DEMDACO'S Maril-brand seasonal scented candles. The recalled candles were sold in an 8-ounce glass jar and come in various fragrances. A sticker with the brand name "MARIL" is located at the bottom edge of the glass. The fragrance name is also on the bottom of the container. The following scented candles and SKU numbers are found on the bottom label.
Siberian Fir Seasonal Candle
Scented Candle Name:
Siberian Fir Seasonal Candle
SKU: 1008170071
Cinnamon + Cedar Seasonal Candle
Scented Candle Name:
Cinnamon + Cedar Seasonal Candle
SKU: 1008170072
Pumpkin + Birch Seasonal Candle
Scented Candle Name:
Pumpkin + Birch Seasonal Candle
SKU: 1008170073
Seasonal Candle Tester - Siberian Fir
Scented Candle Name:
Seasonal Candle Tester - Siberian Fir
SKU: 1008170074
Seasonal Candle Tester - Cinnamon + Cedar
Scented Candle Name:
Seasonal Candle Tester - Cinnamon + Cedar
SKU: 1008170075
Seasonal Candle Tester - Pumpkin + Birch
Scented Candle Name:
Seasonal Candle Tester - Pumpkin + Birch
SKU: 1008170076
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of the candle's glass breaking while in use. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Distributor: DEMDACO, of Leawood, Kansas
Manufactured in: United States

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