Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahron's Judaica Recall Chanukah Candles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 07150 · Apr 5, 2007 · Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahron's Judaica
9,000
units affected
9,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07150
- Date
- Apr 5, 2007
- Company
- Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahron's Judaica
- Units affected
- 9,000
- Product
- Chanukah Oil Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Both firms have received eight reports of the candles igniting and the plastic melting. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Jewish specialty stores nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for between $15 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled chanukah oil candles?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.