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Recalled Melaleuca’s Revive thee-wick winter cedar soy candle -
Recalled Melaleuca’s Revive thee-wick warm spiced latte soy candle
The candles’ high flames can ignite the surface of the wax, posing fire and burn hazards.
About 38,000
Melaleuca at 800-742-8094 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Melaleuca.com/candle-recall or www.Melaleuca.com and click on Safety Notice at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves the Revive Three Wick Soy Candles in Winter Cedar and Warm Spiced Latte scents. The candles come in glass containers with metal lids. “Revive” and the scent type are printed on a label on the front of the container. SKU 1010030041 (for the winter cedar-scented candle) or 1010030040 (for the warm spiced latte-scented candle) is printed on the purchase receipt.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles, carefully cut all three wicks as short as possible to prevent the candles from being used and discard the product. Melaleuca has contacted all known purchasers directly about the recall and refund.
Melaleuca has received 17 reports of high flames, including 14 reports of the wax catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Melaleuca Inc., of Idaho Falls, Idaho
This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
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