CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Tea Light Candles
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-11-09). Hazards: fire, burn. About 290,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06024 |
| Published | 2005-11-09 |
| Last updated | 2024-04-09 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Home® Brand Tea Light Candles |
| Firm named in the title | Target |
| Firms | Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 290,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Exclusively at Target stores nationwide from March 2005 through September 2005 for about $3. |
Description
The recalled tea light candles were sold in the following six different scents/colors: Coastal Mist (Blue) Wild Currant (Red) Sandalwood (Brown) Tahitian Vanilla (Ivory) Sonoma Pear (Green) Jasmine (White) The tea light candles measure 1 ½ inches wide by ¾ inch high. Each of the candles comes in a plastic holder. They were sold 12 candles to a box. "Home" and "Tea lights" are printed on the top of the box. "Distributed by Target Corporation" and the name of the candle scent are printed on the bottom of the box.
Hazard
The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned candle plus applicable state tax.
Incidents and injuries
Target has received reports of 33 incidents, some involving minor property damage. There have been two reports of minor injuries, including a finger cut and a cheek burn from hot wax.
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