Safety regulator, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Birch/Bark Candles
Recall 05207 · Jun 24, 2005 · Target Corp., Minneapolis, Minn.
256,000
units affected
256,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05207
- Date
- Jun 24, 2005
- Company
- Target Corp., Minneapolis, Minn.
- Units affected
- 256,000
- Product
- Birch and Bark Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled candles were sold individually wrapped in a ribbon on a plate. This recall also includes candles sold in boxed sets of three candles under the Restore & Restyle brand. The candles are cream in color and were sold in sizes 3 by 3 inches, 3 by 6 inches, 4 by 6 inches and 6 by 6 inches.
What can happen
The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should return the candles to the nearest Target store to receive a gift card from Target in the amount of $15, plus applicable state taxes.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been 24 reports of the birch and bark candles catching fire and six reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide, from September 2004 through March 2005, between $6 and $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled birch and bark candles?
Consumers should return the candles to the nearest Target store to receive a gift card from Target in the amount of $15, plus applicable state taxes.
What is the hazard?
The birch and bark surrounding the candles can 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.