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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC FI March 6, 2026

Iittala Glow — Aalto and Kanto

Candles in different colours and sizes.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Iittala Glow — Aalto and Kanto
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Decorative articles
Hazard
The wicks of the candle can present excessive smoke, wax dripping, and flaming. Objects near the ignited candles can catch fire.
Origin
Denmark

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 6411923685115 6411923685122 6411923685139 6411923685146 6411923685153 6411923685160
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 82 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about Iittala Glow candles called Aalto and Kanto. The wicks can make too much smoke, drip wax, or even catch fire.

What's happening? Some of these candles may burn in a dangerous way. Nearby things could catch fire if the candle is left burning.

Does this affect me? If you own these candles, you could be at risk. Check if you have them at home.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding safe candles.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Iittala Glow
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The wicks of the candle can present excessive smoke, wax dripping, and flaming. Objects near the ignited candles can catch fire. · Origin: Denmark

First published
March 6, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097975

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Iittala Glow — Aalto and Kanto. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The wicks of the candle can present excessive smoke, wax dripping, and flaming. Objects near the ignited candles can catch fire. · Origin: Denmark
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 6, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC and Finland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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