MVP Group Recalls Glass Jar Candles Due to Laceration Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #16047
Recall Date
2015-11-24
Manufacturer
MVP Group, of Charleston, S.C.
Units Affected
About 720,000
Products Involved
Glass Jar Candles with Lids
Hazard
The glass lid can break when the jar is being opened, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and call MVP to arrange for a full refund. If jars are unopened, consumers should not attempt to open them.
Reported Injuries
There have been 16 reported incidents resulting in laceration injuries, some requiring medical attention, including one requiring stitches.
Sold At
Big Lots, Dollar General and Family Dollar stores between February 2015 and November 2015 for about $5.
Manufactured In
ChinaUnited States
Full Recall Description
The glass jar candles have glass lids and weigh about 18 oz. They were sold under various brand names, scents and colors, including: Store Brand Scent or Color Big Lots Living Colors Candles Everyday Reflections Apple Berry, Mandarin Vanilla, Pineapple Sage, Sparkling Rain, Vanilla, Tahitian Vanilla, Fresh Escape, Bamboo, Lavender, Tranquil Sunset, Poly Orchard, Serenity Springs, Honeysuckle, Bluebell, Garden, Hyacinth, Tigerlily, Jasmine Dollar General True Living Tri Jar Ocean Wtr Rain, Tri Jar Island Braz Passn, Tri Jar Vanilla Sugar, Tri Jar Pom Cherry Berry, Harvest Splendor, Heavenly Home, Vanilla Sugar, Lemon Mont, Salted Caramel, Apple Cinnamon, Pineapple Mango, Blackberry Macaroon, Hawaiian Paradise Family Dollar Everyday Home Fruit, Cinnamon Bun, Assorted Sweets, Vanilla Icing, Watermelon, Assorted Berry, Stormy Night, Pineapple Coconut, Tritone Blue, Tritone Pink, Tritone Carmel, Tritone Kiwi, Tritone Fruit, Tritrone Apple
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28