Glade Gel Candles (SC Johnson) – Safety Concern (1998)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Glade Gel Candles
Brand
SC Johnson
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
SC Johnson is recalling Glade Gel Candles. The hazard is: Fire & Fire-Related Burn. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: remedy information, UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
Gel Candles from Glade Recalled by S.C. Johnson NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 1998 Release # 98-114 Company Phone Number: (800) 615-4484 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 S.C. Johnson Contact: Cynthia Georgeson, (414) 260-4728 CPSC, S.C. Johnson Announce Recall of Gel Candles from Glade WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), S.C. Johnson & Son Inc., of Racine, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 1.7 million Gel Candles from Glade. These candles can burn with higher than normal flames, as high as 3 inches above the container, posing a potential fire hazard. S.C. Johnson is aware of 11 consumer complaints of the gel candles burning with a high flame. No injuries or damage have been reported. These 3-oz. Gel Candles from Glade have clear, round glass containers about 2 1/2 inches high that contain a scented, hardened gel. The transparent gel candles were sold in three scents and colors: the Raspberry Field-scented gel candles are red, the Freesia Bouquet-scented gel candles are purple and the Tropical Mist-scented gel candles are blue. Grocery and retail stores nationwide sold the gel candles between March 1998 and May 1998 for between $2 and $3. Consumers should immediately stop using these gel candles and dispose of them. S.C. Johnson & Son is offering consumers free, full-value replacement coupons for another candle or a refund. For information on obtaining a replacement coupon or a refund, consumers should call S.C. Johnson (800) 615-4484 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CDT any day of the week. Glade candles that burn wax are not subject to this recall.
Reported concern (CPSC)
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the product. Contact the manufacturer or return the product to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
This page aggregates publicly available data. Always confirm recall details directly with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) before taking action.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026
Important Notice
This page displays information sourced from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). IsMyProductRecalled.com aggregates public data for convenience and does not issue recalls. We are not affiliated with any government agency. Always verify recall information with the official source before taking action. This is not medical or legal advice.