CPSC and Global Gift Industries Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Flowerpot Candle Sets Sold Exclusively at Kmart

Recalled April 20, 2005 · CPSC recall 05159 · Global Gift

Hazard

These candles can have a high flame, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and contact Global Gift Industries to request a free replacement product, or return them to any Kmart store for a full refund.

Units

16,000 sets

Incidents / injuries

Kmart has received one report of a high flame with these candles. No injuries were reported.

Description

These scented flowerpot-shaped candles are about 2.5 inches high and have a sand coating. They were sold in two different four-piece sets. One set containing three candles of different shades of green and one ivory candle with code number KMS8428 and UPC number 7 50197 88428 9. The other set contains a blue, white, orange and cream colored candle with code number KMS8427 and UPC number 7 50197 88427 2. The code numbers and UPC can be found in the white box on the bottom of the packaging. Other writing on the packaging includes, "MARTHA STEWART everyday" and "sunny meadow."

What to do

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and contact Global Gift Industries to request a free replacement product, or return them to any Kmart store for a full refund.

Contact

Call Global Gift Industries toll-free at (800) 622-6353 Ext. 255 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or send an email to [email protected]

Product

Martha Stewart Everyday "sunny meadow" four-piece sanded votive candle sets

Manufacturer(s)

Global Gift Industries, of San Diego, Calif.

Distributed by

Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.

Retailers

Kmart stores nationwide, from April 2004 through January 2005, for about $6.

Made in

China

UPC

750197884272 · 750197884289

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