APOTHEKE Recalls Pumpkin Ginger 3-Wick Scented Candles Due to Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Crate & Barrel

Official action

Source. US Consumer Product Safety Commission

Official identifier. 25-199

Date. 2025-03-27

Jurisdiction. United States

Hazard (official). The flame can burn too high and cause the candle to ignite and the glass container to break, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards.

Action / remedy (official). Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and contact APOTHEKE to receive a full refund in the form of an APOTHEKE online store credit or a check. Crate & Barrel is contacting all known purchasers directly. After the refund request is submitted, candles should be immediately discarded.

Product. APOTHEKE’s Pumpkin Ginger 3-Wick Scented Candles

Identification details. This recall involves APOTHEKE’s 26 oz. (761 g) Pumpkin Ginger 3-Wick Scented Candles. The 3-wick candles are white and were sold in a 26 oz. (761 g) amber glass container. “APOTHEKE” is printed in gold on the front of the container. Batch code “CB-240603” is printed on a label affixed to the underside of the container.

Units. About 640 (In addition, about 11 were sold in Canada)

Incidents reported by CPSC. APOTHEKE has received six reports of the candle’s flames burning too high; four resulting in minor property damage, including singed surfaces and one minor burn to a consumer’s hand.

Remedy type. Refund

Sold at. Crate & Barrel stores nationwide and online at crateandbarrel.com from June 2024 through January 2025 for about $80.

Official record

Licence: US Government recall data made available for business and application reuse

Attribution: Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice