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Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard

Date: November 23, 2010
Company: General Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, Calif.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Yankee Candle store or contact General Wax and Candle for a full refund. Options: Refund

Affected Products

This recall involves 10 inch metallic silver and gold taper candles. The price "$1.99" and the UPC code 609032492687 or 609032492694 are printed on the candles' plastic wrapping.

Why Was This Recalled?

The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About General Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, Calif.

General Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, Calif. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report