Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahron's Judaica Recall Chanukah Candles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled April 5, 2007 · CPSC recall 07150 · Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahron's Judaica

Hazard

The oil candles can become engulfed in flames and melt the plastic cups holding the candles in place, allowing hot wax to leak out, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the firm for instructions on how to get a refund.

Units

About 9,000

Incidents / injuries

Both firms have received eight reports of the candles igniting and the plastic melting. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves both the 44-count and the 36-count of Chanukah Oil Candles. The packaging is a red box with the following printed on it: "Chanukah Oil Candles With Jelled Extra Virgin Olive Oil" and "Distributed by Ahron's Judaica Item # OCCL-25/44."

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the firm for instructions on how to get a refund.

Contact

For additional information, call Ahron's Judaica toll-free at (866) 669-1708 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Chanukah Oil Candles

Imported by

Aviv Judaica Imports Ltd., of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Distributed by

Ahron's Judaica, of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Retailers

Jewish specialty stores nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for between $15 and $25.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →