Safety regulator, Target Announce Recall of Pillar Candles With Jewels
Recall 06021 · Nov 1, 2005 · Pacific Trade International Inc.
17,000
units affected
17,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06021
- Date
- Nov 1, 2005
- Company
- Pacific Trade International Inc.
- Units affected
- 17,000
- Product
- Pillar Candles With Jewels
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The candles measure about 3 inches in diameter and come in two sizes - 3 inches and 6 inches high. Each candle has a black paint coating and has eight diamond-like ornaments at evenly spaced points approximately 1 inch from the candle's bottom edge. They are packaged in clear plastic wrapping, which is tied at the top with a ribbon. "Distributed by Target Corporation" and the number 054 09 1533 or 054 09 2528 are printed on a label on the bottom of each candle.
What can happen
The paint coating on the outside of the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned candle.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide during the month of August 2005 for about $5 or $8, depending on the size.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pillar candles with jewels?
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned candle.
What is the hazard?
The paint coating on the outside of the candle can ignite, posing 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.