Glade candles and candle holders

4 reports to CPSC, the latest made Apr 24, 2023. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

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4reports to CPSC
Apr 24, 2023the latest report was made
Oct 22, 2012the earliest
2with the company’s comments

Brand: Glade
Maker: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Makers, 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 2022 to April 2023; the most in April 2023, 1. 2 earlier reports, since October 2012, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
April 2023	1
November 2022	1
May 2021	1
October 2012	1

How badly anyone was hurt

First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
No one hurt 3 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 24, 2023, sent to the company May 9, 2023, published by CPSC May 23, 2023

The product, in the report: scented candle in a bottle

(04/20/2023) The consumer smelled something burning in the home. When she checked, she discovered that the candle, that was lit, had broken apart. The table where the candle was located was burning. Also, the consumer’s sofa and carpet were burned. The fire department had to be called.
No one was injured.

Model
Welcoming Apple Cinnamon
UPC
4650076947
Bought from
Krazy Bins, Ohio
Bought
Apr 3, 2023
Where
Cleveland, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Glade, made or sold by S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/19/2023) S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.: The following General Comment is in response to the Commission’s notice to S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. (“SC Johnson”) that relates to a consumer report dated April 24, 2023, Report No. 20230424-B297F-4184886 (“CPSC Report”), which describes a fire near to where a Glade® Candle that had been lit. That notice was received by SC Johnson on May 9, 2023.
[REDACTED] contacted SC Johnson’s Consumer Relationship Center on April 20, 2023, to report the incident described in the CPSC Report. During that call, [REDACTED] reported that on April 18, 2023, she lit a Glade® candle which was sitting on a coffee table in the living room, and then went to clean her son’s bedroom. While she was in the bedroom, she smelled something burning and went to the living room to find the front of the couch, the carpeting, and the coffee table on fire.
SC Johnson is confident that its Glade® Candle products are appropriately designed, manufactured, and tested. We are aware that these products are used millions of times each year by consumers without incident. The products contain common sense Use and Safety Instructions. Among other things, the Safety Instructions state:
• To prevent fire, burn within sight. • Never burn on or near anything that can catch fire.
It is clear from [REDACTED] statement that she did not follow those safety instructions.
Additionally, SC Johnson requested a review of the incident by an independent cause and origin expert. Based on his review of the photos, it is the expert’s opinion that the fire started outside the Glade® candle and the flame impingement caused the glass to crack. He noted that the sooting is on the outside of the glass container not on the inside of the glass. The wick looks fine and so does the wax. The soot pattern is very concentrated and if the candle had flared there would be a uniform pattern on the inside of the glass.
If the consumer or the Commission has additional information it would like SC Johnson to consider, we would be glad to evaluate that information and we encourage the consumer to contact us.
Finally, SC Johnson wishes to be notified if the Commission receives a request under the Freedom of Information Act for the disclosure of information that relates to this Report.

CPSC report 20230424-B297F-4184886. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 30, 2022, sent to the company Dec 5, 2022, published by CPSC Dec 19, 2022

The product, in the report: The Fragrance Collection by Glade; soy based candle; pomegranate & cranberries; red, 3 wick candle; [REDACTED], SC Johnson & Son, Inc UPC = 0 46500 70885 5

The wax within the candle caught fire, so the entire candle was aflame and could not be extinguished by blowing - had to cover and remove all oxygen

Model
pomegranate & cranberries
UPC
0 46500 70885 5
Serial number
?
Where
Oakwood, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Glade, made or sold by S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20221130-5F4EB-2147352303. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
First aid
Made May 23, 2021, sent to the company May 25, 2021, published by CPSC Jun 9, 2021

The product, in the report: The Glade scented Gel wax candles Purple and red red only burn’t black Purple shattered and blew fiery wax gel & glass about me & the kitchen

Glade Scented Candle Explosion caused a fire in my kitchen started my shirt on fire and sprayed on fire candle gel everywhere even in the sink it was hard to put oot water just flared it more

Model
Glade candle
UPC
not available
Serial number
843430
Where
Murphy, North Carolina: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Who was involved
Age 63, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Glade, made or sold by S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

CPSC report 20210523-B7823-2147363974. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Oct 22, 2012, sent to the company Dec 20, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 8, 2013

The product, in the report: Glade Scented Candle in 4oz glass Barcode 46506 70967

The consumer says his wife was burning the candle in the bathroom this morning when it exploded. He says the candle was on for a few minutes. They had used this candle before without incident.
The consumer says that his wife was able to extinguish flames before any damage was done.

Model
Glade scented candle (15” land escape)- 4 ounce
Serial number
717842AL50717831
Bought from
Langley AFB Commmissary, Virginia
Where
Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Spouse
As this report names them
Brand Glade, made or sold by S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/8/2013) S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.: The following comments are in response to the Commission’s notice to SC Johnson that relates to a consumer report dated October 22, 2012 of a concern with “Glade Scented Candle in 4oz glass” (Report No. 20121022-794ED-1279650). That notice was received by SC Johnson on November 28, 2012. We received a second notice from the Commission on December 19, 2012 which indicated that the Report changed because the Commission had received additional information. We received a third notice from the Commission on December 20, 2012 which indicated that the Report is now eligible for publication in the Public Database. The Report now includes the consumer’s contact information.
We have searched the database of our Consumer Relationship Center (“CRC”) and we have not located any record of this consumer attempting to contact SC Johnson about this incident.
SC Johnson is confident that all of its Glade® candles products are appropriately designed, formulated and tested. We are aware that these products have been used millions of times by consumers without incident. However, if the consumer or the Commission has additional information that they would like SC Johnson to consider, we would be glad to evaluate that information.

CPSC report 20121022-794ED-1279650. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Glade candles and candle holders

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