Oil Burning Candles Recalled by Target
Recall 00145b · Jul 20, 2000 · Target Corp.
16,000
units affected
16,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00145b
- Date
- Jul 20, 2000
- Company
- Target Corp.
- Units affected
- 16,000
- Product
- Metal oil burning candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
The glass on these candles can shatter, creating a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store, for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Target has received six reports of these candles shattering, including three reports of minor property damage. There have been no injuries reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled metal oil burning candles?
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store, for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The glass on these candles can shatter, creating 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.