A popular Australian home goods brand has issued a urgent recall of one of its best-selling scented candle products after regulators identified critical fire risks that violate national safety standards.
Verve & Vibe, an Australia-based home fragrance brand, is pulling its scented candles housed in combined wooden and coconut bowl holders from the market, according to a notice from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The recall covers all units sold between September 1 of last year and the projected end of sales in February 2026, with distribution across three major retail channels: the brand’s official website, eBay, and global e-commerce platform Amazon.
The hazard stems from the product’s design: the candle is held in a container made from combustible natural materials (wood and coconut shell) and also includes decorative dried flowers placed near the wick. When the candle burns, these flammable components can easily catch fire, turning a routine home fragrance product into an immediate danger for households. This design directly violates the ACCC’s existing ban on combustible candle holders, which was put in place to prevent exactly this kind of fire risk.
Verve & Vibe Australia has moved quickly to notify consumers and address the safety issue. The company is urging every customer who has purchased this specific candle to stop using it immediately, and to store the product in a secure location far from any potential ignition sources until it can be disposed of or returned. To compensate affected consumers, the brand is offering two no-cost resolution options: a full refund of the purchase price, or a free replacement non-hazardous candle product.
Household product safety regulators have repeatedly highlighted the danger of untested combustible container candles in recent years, noting that undetected fires from these products can spread quickly in residential spaces while residents are sleeping or away from home. Consumers who purchased the recalled Verve & Vibe candle are encouraged to reach out to the brand’s customer service team as soon as possible to process their refund or exchange.