Oil Burning Candles Recalled by Target

Recalled July 20, 2000 · CPSC recall 00145b · Oil

Hazard

The glass on these candles can shatter, creating a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store, for a refund.

Units

About 16,000

Incidents / injuries

Target has received six reports of these candles shattering, including three reports of minor property damage. There have been no injuries reported.

Description

The candles come in two shapes: rectangular and circular. The glass portion of the candle is supported by a metal black metal frame. There are two glass pieces that stack on top of each other. The lower glass piece has a reservoir for oil. The top glass piece has an opening for a wick. The circular candle measures 6.25 inches in diameter and the rectangular candle measures 5.5 inches by 13.5 inches. These candles were made in China.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store, for a refund.

Contact

For additional information, consumers should call Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Metal oil burning candles

Imported by

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Retailers

Target stores sold these candles nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2000. The circular candles sold for $8 and the rectangular candles sold for $15.

Made in

China

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