Kohl's Recalls Three-Wick SONOMA Goods For Life Branded Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Kohls-Recalls-Three-Wick-SONOMA-Goods-For-Life-Branded-Candles-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards

Recall Summary

Name of Product: SONOMA Goods For Life branded three-wick candles

Hazard: The candle's high flames can ignite the surface of the wax or cause the glass to break, posing fire and burn hazards.  

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to the nearest Kohl's store.  Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund and consumers without a receipt will receive a store credit. 

Consumer Contact: 
Kohl's toll-free at 855-564-5755 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday or online at www.kohls.com and click on "Recalls" on the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 512,000

Description:
This recall involves SONOMA Goods For Life three-wick candles in the following models and scents:

The candles come in glass containers with metal lids.  The model is the design/language on the exterior of the glass container.  The fragrance, style number, UPC and date code are contained on the label on the bottom of the glass container.

Incidents/Injuries: Kohl's has received 29 reports involving high flames and/or breaking glass containers with the three-wick candles, including five incidents resulting in minor burn injuries and six incidents involving minor property damage including burn marks on furniture, carpet, and/or countertops. 

Sold At: Kohl's stores nationwide and online at www.Kohls.com from December 2019 through October 2020 for about $20.

Importer: Kohl's, Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 

Manufactured in: China

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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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Note: Due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding COVID-19, some of the remedies identified in recall press releases may not be available at this time.  Consumers should check with recalling firms for further details.  It is important to remember that CPSC and recalling firms urge consumers not to use recalled products. 

Release Number: 21-024

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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