Safety regulator, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Set Sold Exclusively at Kmart
Recall 05119 · Feb 23, 2005 · Kmart Corp.
4,600
units affected
4,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05119
- Date
- Feb 23, 2005
- Company
- Kmart Corp.
- Units affected
- 4,600
- Product
- Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Sets
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled candle sets contain three birch bark candles and pine cones that sit on a round tray. The candles measure 3, 4, and 6 inches in height and have a white birch exterior. "Martha Stewart Everyday" brand name is printed on the box.
What can happen
The birch, surrounding the candles, may ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should return these candle sets to the Kmart store where purchased to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kmart has received one report of a man who was burned on the hand, while picking up one of the candles.
- Sold at
- Kmart stores nationwide, from September 2004 through January 2005, for about $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled martha stewart everyday brand birch candle sets?
Consumers should return these candle sets to the Kmart store where purchased to receive a refund.
What is the hazard?
The birch, surrounding the candles, may ignite, posing a fire and burn 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.