Febreeze solid room deodorizers or fresheners

4 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 2, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

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4reports to CPSC
Aug 2, 2026the latest report was made
Jan 23, 2012the earliest
4with the company’s comments

Brand: Febreeze
Maker: The Procter & Gamble CompanyMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Solid room deodorizers or freshenersCPSC’s product type: Solid Room Deodorizers or Fresheners (code 974), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Household Chemicals, Paint, & Cleaning Products

Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“febreeze scented candle”

By month

1 report from September 2025 to August 2026; the most in August 2026, 1. 3 earlier reports, since January 2012, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
August 2026	1
July 2025	1
December 2013	1
January 2012	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Hurt, no treatment 2 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No 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.

Hurt, no treatment
Made Aug 2, 2026, sent to the company Aug 5, 2026, published by CPSC Aug 19, 2026

The product, in the report: Febreeze plug in

Incident Date: August 2, 2026
Incident Description:
On August 2, 2026, a Febreze Plug Scented Oil Warmer caught fire while it was plugged into a standard wall outlet inside my home. I noticed a burning smell and discovered that the plug-in had overheated, melted, and ignited. The electrical outlet and the plug-in sustained significant burn damage, with visible melting, charring, and soot around the outlet.
I unplugged the device after it was safe to do so to prevent the fire from spreading further. During the incident, I sustained a minor burn to my hand. Fortunately, the injury was slight and did not require emergency medical treatment, but the incident created a serious fire hazard and could have resulted in much more extensive property damage or injury.
I have retained the damaged Febreze Plug device and have photographs documenting the damage to both the plug-in and the electrical outlet. I am submitting this report so the incident can be investigated and to help determine whether this product poses a safety risk to other consumers.
Injuries: Minor burn to my hand.
Property Damage: Burned and melted electrical outlet, damaged outlet cover, and damage to the wall surrounding the outlet.
Current Condition of Product: Retained for inspection.

Model
Cant product is melted
UPC
Melted
Serial number
Melted
Bought from
Dollar General
Bought
May 29, 2026
Where
Goodview, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 34, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Febreeze, made or sold by The Procter & Gamble Company
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/10/2026) The Procter & Gamble Company: Thank you for reaching out to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
We are very sorry to hear about your experience with our Febreze Plug. We understand your concern and are glad you brought this to our attention.
Please know, we are dedicated to providing safe products, and we take reports of this nature very seriously. As part of this dedication, all our products are thoroughly evaluated to be safe when used as directed, and we regularly monitor their safety as well as consumer comments about them. What you’ve described is not what we’d expect, and we’ve shared your report with our Health & Safety and Quality Assurance Teams.
To investigate further, we’re sending prepaid mailing material to retrieve the product and any remaining packaging. As we discussed when you contacted our Customer Service Team, we’re also sending reimbursement for your Febreze Plug purchase. Look for those postal mailings to arrive in the next three weeks. Additionally, please watch for an email from us which will outline the steps for filing a damage claim.
Again, we appreciate you reaching out and look forward to the opportunity to investigate further.

CPSC report 20260802-00B76-2147313008. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No incident, no one hurt
Made Jul 10, 2025, sent to the company Jul 28, 2025, published by CPSC Aug 11, 2025

The product, in the report: blue 5-pack car pack febreeze car air freshener clip

The febreeze air freshener clip leaked and melted my dash. Product was installed just as instructed into the ac vent on my vehicle. i woke up this morning to my dash melted. my car was parked inside overnight and away from the elements.

Model
42529938C3PR
UPC
0 30772 13313 2
Bought from
Costco
Bought
May 1, 2024, about then
Where
Billings, Montana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 39, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Febreeze, made or sold by The Procter & Gamble Company
How badly, in CPSC’s words
No Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/7/2025) The Procter & Gamble Company: Thank you for reaching out to the Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding Febreze Air Car Freshener Clips and to our team directly by phone on 7/10/25. We’re sorry to hear of your experience and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Be assured, our products go through many quality checks to ensure they reach you in perfect condition. What you’ve described is not something we would expect, and this was reported to our Febreze Quality Assurance Team. As promised, we did send material to start a Damage Claim on 7/10, it can take up to 3 weeks to arrive via postal mail. Once we receive the photos, estimates, and product in question back, we can complete the evaluation and make a decision on if the claim will be paid or denied.
We look forward to receiving your claim. Thank you for contacting us and we apologize for the inconvenience.

CPSC report 20250710-A1331-2147329720. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 6, 2013, sent to the company Dec 16, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 8, 2014

The product, in the report: febreeze scented candle UPDATED 1/8/14: The number stamped on the side of the glass is#12978843061

I had a febreeze scented candle explode on my kitchen counter which caused a fire. The counter top was burned. When the candle exploded three sharp pieces shot off thankfully onto the counter in stead of into my guests. I had three elderly ladies to my house for a lunch and we had just left the kitchen to sit down at the dining room table when the glass exploded. I tried to swat out the flame with a towel but it continued burning and spread to two pot holders which were near by. I finally used a large pot lid to smother the flames and stop the fire.My kitchen counter top was seared in a couple of spots. My insurance adjuster says that the whole laminate counter top will need to be replaced. This candle is a fire hazard . I have contacted Proctor & Gamble regarding this and hope that they will follow thru and pay for the damages.

Bought from
safeway stores
Bought
Jan 5, 2013
Where
Albany, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 77, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand febreeze scented candle, made or sold by The Procter & Gamble Company
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/30/2013) The Procter & Gamble Company: We’re sorry to hear that your candle jar shattered. We certainly understand why you would be very concerned and appreciate the opportunity to address this with you.
At Febreze, the safety of our products is our top priority. Our candles adhere to the standards of the North American candle industry to ensure their performance while burning is safe and within expectations. We have many checks in place to ensure the quality of our products and packaging, and the candle is designed to hold up during shipping. We would not expect the glass to break when the candle is being used as directed.
Because your safety is most important to us, we want to share some key instructions to follow when using candles in general. First, you should never extinguish a candle with water. Doing so can cause the hot wax to splatter and the glass container to break. Instead, we recommend using a candle snuffer. Remove wick trimmings, matches, or other debris before each lighting. Trim wick to 1/4” before each lighting. Do not use refills or other candles in used and/or empty Febreze Candles glass jars. Not following these instructions may result in high flames or shattered glass.
If you have further questions on candle safety, the National Candle Association has a list of safety rules at http://www.candles.org/safety_rules.html
Again, we’re sorry you had this experience. We appreciate your efforts to get in touch with us to bring this to our attention and the information provided to help us gain a better understanding. Evaluating your product will also allow us to determine potential causes of the incident. Please be assured we’re reviewing your request with due diligence. As always, we encourage consumers with questions or concerns about our products to contact us.

CPSC report 20131203-471AB-2147449362. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Jan 23, 2012, sent to the company Jan 30, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 21, 2012

The product, in the report: “Air Freshener”

This has happened numerous times. Each time I am exposed to Febreeze (has been sprayed in the air in house or in my office--today in my office) my throat closes, I loose my voice, my throat becomes sore, my lungs feel heavy, I feel as though I can’t breathe well/am not getting enough air, I cough profusely, and my chest feels heavy. It doesn’t matter which “scent’ (I consider this to be stank). This happens to my 30 year old son as well. This product contains many hazardous chemicals and I would hope that you can help to have this product discontinued forever in all of its forms.

Bought from
I did not purchase this product
Where
White Plains, New York: Other Public Property/Office
Who was involved
Age 30, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Parent
As this report names them
Brand Febreeze, made or sold by The Procter & Gamble Company
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/10/2012) The Procter & Gamble Company: At Febreze, we’re deeply committed to the health and well-being of our consumers. We’re sorry to hear of your experience, and we appreciate the time you’ve taken to contact us directly. Please be assured Febreze Air Effects’ formula is non-hazardous and safe to use as directed.
We understand scent preferences are very personal (some people like the smell of fresh cut grass, while others may be sensitive to it). If you don’t enjoy a scent that someone is using, let them know - so they don’t use it around you. Determining the cause of any reaction can be very difficult, so we encourage you and your son to consult with your physician if your symptoms do not go away or if they are severe. However, we’d like to reassure you all of our Febreze products are formulated with the greatest care and utmost attention to safety. We apply stringent internal safety standards for every ingredient.
Again, we’re sorry to hear of the experiences you and your son have had with Febreze. If you have any additional questions, please contact us by calling our Consumer Care Line at 1-866-607-5535.

CPSC report 20120123-F0AE9-2147471064. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Febreeze solid room deodorizers or fresheners

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