CPSC2006-05-18
IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
Hazard
The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to the nearest IKEA store's "Returns and Exchanges" department for a full refund.
Sold at
IKEA stores nationwide from February 2001 through July 2005 for about $4.
Affected count
About 133,000 packages of six candles
Injuries reported
IKEA has received 16 reports of incidents involving flaring of the outdoor candles, seven of which involved minor burn injuries.
Manufactured in
Estonia
Products
Outdoor Candles
Consumer contact
For more information, contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/IKEA-Recalls-Candles-for-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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