Candle-Lite candles and candle holders

6 reports to CPSC, the latest made Apr 27, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

6reports to CPSC
Apr 27, 2026the latest report was made
Dec 15, 2011the earliest
3with the company’s comments

Brand: Candle-Lite
Makers: Candle-lite and Lancaster Colony CorporationMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Candles and candle holdersCPSC’s product type: Candles, Candlesticks and Other Candle Holders (code 463), in Furniture, Furnishings & Decorations: Candles

By month

2 reports from May 2025 to April 2026; the most in April 2026, 1. 4 earlier reports, since December 2011, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
April 2026	1
December 2025	1
October 2017	1
October 2014	1
January 2012	1
December 2011	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
No one hurt 5 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

No one hurt
Made Apr 27, 2026, sent to the company Apr 30, 2026, published by CPSC May 14, 2026

The product, in the report: 18 oz Candle-lite candle creamy vanilla swirl

A candle from Candle-Lite exploded and permanently damaged my end table.

Model
Creamy vanilla swirl
UPC
7600134422-1
Serial number
7600134422-1
Bought from
amazon
Bought
Mar 20, 2026
Where
Hatboro, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Candle-Lite, made or sold by Candle-lite
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20260427-2717E-2147320059. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 8, 2025, sent to the company Dec 11, 2025, published by CPSC Dec 30, 2025

The product, in the report: CANDLE-LITE limited edition Snow Drift Spruce candle

A couple citizens that bought candles at Fred Myers stopped by the fire station. They had purchased and used CANDLE-LITE candles. Apparently, they let the candle burn down to the base and the container blew up and left a scorch mark on the surface it was sitting in.

Model
Snow Drift Spruce
UPC
07601529796
Where
Spokane, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand CANDLE-LITE, made or sold by Candle-lite
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20251208-142D7-2147325749. Submitter: Public Safety Entity Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Oct 1, 2017, sent to the company Oct 17, 2017, published by CPSC Oct 31, 2017

The product, in the report: Candle-Lite Company: Cream Vanilla Swirl 18 oz glass candle

The glass jar cracked while in use at the base and burned a hole in the wood top of a bookcase during use. The candle was not near the end at the time of the damage.

Model
Cream Vanilaa Swirl 18 oz glass cangle jar
UPC
Burned-unable to rea
Serial number
3297553
Bought from
Fundraiser
Bought
Jul 27, 2017
Where
Rochester Hills, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 43, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Spouse
As this report names them
Brand Candle-Lite, made or sold by Candle-lite
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/25/2017) Candle-lite: Candle-lite is deeply committed to the safety of its products. Every glass container used complies with the rigorous industry requirements of ASTM F2179. We would like the opportunity to investigate the matter. Candle-lite requests that the consumer retain the product and any photos of this incident.

CPSC report 20171001-5383A-2147397064. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Seen by a doctor or nurse
Made Oct 30, 2014, sent to the company Nov 10, 2014, published by CPSC Nov 28, 2014

The product, in the report: Candle-Lite brand scented wax candle in glass “container”.

On or about 7 January 2013, I was injured by the “explosion”/breakage/failure of a “Candle-Light” brand scented candle (manufactured by Lancaster Colony) that I purchased at Wal-Mart. As I do on occasion, I lit the candle, which was in its glass “container.” I placed the candle/container on the back of a ceramic toilet in my bathroom, sat in the bath for about 15 minutes, during which time about 1-1 ½ inches deep of liquid wax had accumulated at the top of the candle as a result of the burning of the candle. I picked up the candle/container from bottom (it was not hot on the bottom because not burned down very far), took about three steps toward my adjacent bedroom, when the glass container appeared to “explode” in my hand, sending hot wax and glass all over both my hands and my bathroom. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED EXPERT REPORT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
I suffered severe burn injuries. Blisters formed at the burned areas and my hands were extremely painful where they were burned. I then sought medical treatment and had to see numerous doctors in order to treat my injuries. I have been advised that I have suffered and sustained permanent scarring to my hand(s) and that there is no effective procedure to correct or improve the appearance. The accident and stress has further adversely affected my kidney health, function and has required additional treatment, both by a Rheumatologist and a mental health professional.

Bought from
Walmart, Nevada
Bought
Dec 5, 2012
Where
Las Vegas, Nevada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 49, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Client, Patient, Student, Etc. (professional relationship)
As this report names them
Brand Candle-Lite, made or sold by Lancaster Colony Corporation
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

CPSC report 20141030-1F4C3-1437777. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 23, 2012, sent to the company Jan 30, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 13, 2012

The product, in the report: This is a candle in a jar, commonly sold in grocery and department stores. It has a fitted glass lid as well

A “candle-lite” candle in a jar exploded while burning on my kitchen counter. It had been burning for less than one hour, but was near the end of the candle. In the explosion, large pieces of glass flew out from the bottom of the jar and the heat was intense enough to discolour and cause the kitchen counter top to blister.

Model
1878553
UPC
76001 34422
Bought from
Zellers Inc.
Bought
Oct 14, 2011
Where
Nanaimo, Canada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Candle-lite, made or sold by Candle-lite
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/3/2012) Candle-lite: Candle-lite’s experience has been that breakage is not necessarily a product defect but may be the result of not following warning label directions. The glass container can break when the flame contacts the glass, which is why our warning label clearly states to stop burning when 1/2” of unmelted wax remains on the bottom to avoid breakage. Also, a candle should not be burned if the wick or wicks are next to the glass.
The consumer has provided pictures of the product but has not released to Candle-lite the product itself. Thus while a complete investigation is not possible the pictures would suggest that the candle was burned below the 1/2” of unmelted wax which appears to be what lead to the breakage. The scorched bottom burn label also suggests that the candle was burned to total completion.
Candle-lite is willing to review all reports of breakage and encourages the consumer to contact us to arrange for a complete evaluation of the product to determine what occurred.
Consumer safety and adherence to all industry standards is the number one goal of Candle-lite. The consumer is encouraged to contact Candle-lite at 800-718-7151.

CPSC report 20120123-E93DA-2147471072. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 15, 2011, sent to the company Dec 22, 2011, published by CPSC Jan 9, 2012

The product, in the report: “Candle-Lite” brand tea lights. Metal cup.

A “Candle-Lite” tea light placed in a lidded holder. This candle has a metal cup. The candle became a pool of flame, spewing black smoke. The holder became too hot to move. The flame flared up 12 inches when blown on and I finally extinguished it with water, causing a huge flare-up that almost caused a house fire.
When I examined it, I saw that the metal wick holder had a large pool of glue around it, which was the cause of the toxic smoke. THESE CANDLES HAVE WICKS THAT ARE GLUED IN PLACE WITH FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC GLUE.

Model
Item #1261595 Tea Light
Bought from
CVS Pharmacy
Bought
Dec 14, 2011
Where
Martinez, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 56, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Candle-Lite, made or sold by Candle-lite
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/6/2012) Candle-lite: Candle-lite’s experience has been that a high flame is not necessarily a product defect, but may be the result of not following warning label directions. A high flame can result if there is debris (such as a used match) left in the candle. The debris can act as a secondary wick. Burning the candle in a draft or in a container with poor ventilation can also cause high flame. Wicks used in Candle-lite tea lights have been carefully selected to provide the best and most efficient burn possible. Candle-lite has retrieved for evaluation the remaining candles from the retail package in which the tea light in question was sold. Eighteen tea lights from that package were burned in the bottom chamber of a clean, well ventilated potpourri burner with no incident of high flame or smoking. Candle-lite does not use glue to affix the wick clip in tea lights. An evaluation of the remains in the tea light tin in question proved that the residue is melted and solidified paraffin wax. Candle-lite regrets the consumer’s use of water to extinguish the candle flame. The candle industry historically has recommended the use of a candle snuffer. Consumer Safety and adherence to all industry standards is the number one goal of Candle-lite. The consumer is encouraged to contact Candle-lite at 800-718-7151 to make arrangements to evaluate further the burn characteristics of the tea lights in the lidded holder.

CPSC report 20111215-CEA17-2147472332. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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Sources

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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Candle-Lite candles and candle holders

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