Safety regulator and Global Gift Industries Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Flowerpot Candle Sets Sold Exclusively at Kmart
Recall 05159 · Apr 20, 2005 · Global Gift Industries
16,000
units affected
16,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05159
- Date
- Apr 20, 2005
- Company
- Global Gift Industries
- Units affected
- 16,000
- Product
- Martha Stewart Everyday "sunny meadow" four-piece sanded votive candle sets
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
These candles can have a high flame, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kmart has received one report of a high flame with these candles. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Kmart stores nationwide, from April 2004 through January 2005, for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled martha stewart everyday "sunny meadow" four-piece sanded votive candle sets?
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.
What is the hazard?
These candles can have a high flame, posing a risk of burn injuries 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.