**** Recall via Health Canada
Anecdote Autumn Glass Double Wick Candles recalled due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
Affected products
This recall involves Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles in the scents ‘Fireside Chats,’ ‘Weekend Getaway,’ ‘Sweater Weather,’ and ‘Fall Feels.” The candle’s scent and “Anecdote Candles for Anthropologie” are printed on a label on the side of the glass candle container. The candles are made with the following materials: glass tumblers, wood lid, cotton core wick, Phthalate-free fragrance oil, coconut-soy wax blend. The SKU number is located on the price label on the bottom of the candles.
| Style | Style Number | SKU |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Feels | AF21FAL | 0063344964 |
| Fireside Chats | AF21FIR | 0063344923 |
| Sweater Weather | AF21SWE | 0063344949 |
| Weekend Getaway | AF21WEE | 0063344980 |
Issue
The double wick candles can achieve higher than usual flames, causing the glass container to break, posing risks of injury and property damage.
As of January 21st 2022 Anthropologie has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States and the United Kingdom, Anthropologie has received nine reports of the candles flaming up, cracking or breaking apart while in use, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and return it to an Anthropologie store. If the candle cannot be returned in store, consumers should visit www.anthropologie.com/recall for instructions on how to cut the candle wicks, provide verification of this to Anthropologie, and receive a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Anthropologie by telephone at 1 (844) 387-3164 or by email at recall@urbn.com.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Anthropologie
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
