CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Pillar Candles With Jewels
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-11-01). Hazards: fire. About 17,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06021 |
| Published | 2005-11-01 |
| Last updated | 2024-04-08 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Pillar Candles With Jewels |
| Firm named in the title | Target |
| Firms | Pacific Trade International Inc., of Rockville, Md. (importer); Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 17,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Target stores nationwide during the month of August 2005 for about $5 or $8, depending on the size. |
Description
The candles measure about 3 inches in diameter and come in two sizes - 3 inches and 6 inches high. Each candle has a black paint coating and has eight diamond-like ornaments at evenly spaced points approximately 1 inch from the candle's bottom edge. They are packaged in clear plastic wrapping, which is tied at the top with a ribbon. "Distributed by Target Corporation" and the number 054 09 1533 or 054 09 2528 are printed on a label on the bottom of each candle.
Hazard
The paint coating on the outside of the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned candle.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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