CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2002-10-16

CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns

03014 · Recalled 2002-10-16 · CPSC page

Recalled Jack-o-lantern (front)
Recalled Jack-o-lantern (front)

Description

The recalled ceramic Jack-O-Lanterns are shaped like a pumpkin and are five inches tall, six inches wide, and three inches deep. The tan colored pumpkins have an opening in the back and a straw ribbon attached to the stem of the Jack-O-Lantern. A label attached to the stem of the pumpkin reads, "OCTOBER HARVEST."

Hazards

The flame of a candle placed inside the Jack-O-Lantern could ignite the straw ribbon on the outside, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Reported injuries

Target has received two reports of candles causing smoke and heat at the top of the Jack-O-Lantern, though no injuries or property damage has been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the Jack-O-Lanterns and return them to the Target store where purchased for a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Decorative Jack-O-LanternsAbout 26,000

Parties

Distributor
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Made in
China
Sold at
Target sold the Jack-O-Lanterns, from September 2000 through October 2002, for about $5.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Target at (800) 440-0680 anytime or log on to the company's website at www.target.com

More images

Recalled Jack-o-lantern (back)
Recalled Jack-o-lantern (back)

Source: CPSC recall 03014. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.