Little Cow Company Recalls 9 oz Candles in Glass Jars Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

Source: CPSC · United States

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Little Cow Company has recalled approximately 1,140 candles because the glass jars can crack or break during use, posing fire, burn, and laceration risks to consumers.

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What Happened

Little Cow Company has initiated a recall of its 9 oz candles because the glass jars holding the wax can crack or break while in use. This defect poses significant fire, burn, and laceration hazards. To date, the firm has received two reports of the glass jars breaking, though no injuries have been reported.

Which Products Are Affected

This recall involves approximately 1,140 "Little Cow Co." candles. The affected products are 9 oz glass jars featuring screw-top lids.

Identification Details:

  • Brand Name: "Little Cow Co." located on a sticker in the center of the front of the jar.
  • Label Text: The sticker also states, "100% natural soy wax candle, laced with organic butter."
  • Sales Period: The candles were sold from December 2025 through January 2026 for approximately $25.
  • Retailers: Sold at New Seasons Market and Town and Country stores nationwide.

What You Should Do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles. To receive a full refund, the manufacturer requires consumers to perform the following steps:

  1. Use a permanent marker to draw an "X" on the glass container.
  2. Cut the candle wicks.
  3. Email a photo of the marked jar and the cut wicks to Little Cow Company at info@littlecowco.com.

For additional information, consumers can visit the firm's website at https://littlecowco.com/pages/recall and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page.

Why This Matters

The recall is significant because the failure of the glass container while a candle is lit can lead to unintended fires or cause physical injury through burns or cuts from broken glass.

Source

CPSC Recall Number 26241

Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this CPSC product recall.

What is this CPSC product recall about?
Little Cow Company has recalled approximately 1,140 candles because the glass jars can crack or break during use, posing fire, burn, and laceration risks to consumers.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by CPSC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with CPSC for the most current geographic scope.
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