Bath & Body Works refutes U.S. woman's lawsuit about exploding candle made at Canadian facility

Renita Francois has filed a lawsuit against Bath & Body Works and Premier Candle Corporation, alleging she suffered severe burns from an exploding candle shortly after lighting it at her Long Island home in January 2023. The suit claims negligence and product defects, while both companies deny wrongdoing, asserting the explosion resulted from improper use.

Want More Context? 🔎