Mel Gordon, 31, from Canberra, was one week away from giving birth when she lit a Kmart candle on the shelf above the bassinet she’d bought for her newborn. “I lit the candle, went and did something ...

Scented candles can explode due to hidden issues. Air pockets in wax build pressure. Overheated glass jars can shatter. Poor wick placement directs heat unevenly. Tunnelling and moisture also cause ...

Renita Francois poses for a photo in 2019. Francois has filed a lawsuit against an American retailer and a Canadian company after she says she was severely burned by an exploding candle. (Credit: ...

Renita Francois, a former City Hall official, has filed a lawsuit against Bath & Body Works after one of their candles allegedly exploded in her face, causing severe burns. According to the lawsuit, ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — A Sarasota man is suing popular retail chain Trader Joe’s after he said his candle exploded and burned him. Erik Jansson, of Manatee County, said he bought the Mango Tangerine-scented ...