Masterfoods USA Recalls M&M'S® Menorah for Fire Hazard
Recall 06162 · May 10, 2006 · Masterfoods USA
1,008
units affected
1,008
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06162
- Date
- May 10, 2006
- Company
- Masterfoods USA
- Units affected
- 1,008
- Product
- M&M'S® Brand Menorah
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled Menorah is an eight-branch candleholder designed to resemble M&M'S® Brand candies. On each end of the Menorah is an M&M'S® Brand character holding a Star of David.
What can happen
If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic Menorah could ignite and present a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these Menorahs immediately and return them to Masterfoods USA for a full refund, including taxes and shipping and handling, where applicable. Masterfoods USA is also offering a $10 gift certificate good towards the purchase of any M&M'S® collectible.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Masterfoods USA has received five reports of the Menorah smoldering or igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- M&M'S World® catalogue, M&M'S World® stores in Las Vegas and Orlando, and online at www.mmsworld.com from November 2005 through December 2005 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled m&m's® brand menorah?
Consumers should stop using these Menorahs immediately and return them to Masterfoods USA for a full refund, including taxes and shipping and handling, where applicable. Masterfoods USA is also offering a $10 gift certificate good towards the purchase of any M&M'S® collectible.
What is the hazard?
If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic Menorah could ignite and present a fire hazard.
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.