One of the safest ways to extinguish a candle is to use a candle snuffer, which helps prevent hot wax from spattering. Never use a candle as light when you go into a closet or other small space.

More than 1.2 million Mainstays Three-Wick Candles have been recalled due to fire and laceration hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday. The candles were sold ...