Recalls / 2005-11-09

CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Tea Light Candles

06024 · Recalled 2005-11-09 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled tea light candles were sold in the following six different scents/colors: Coastal Mist (Blue) Wild Currant (Red) Sandalwood (Brown) Tahitian Vanilla (Ivory) Sonoma Pear (Green) Jasmine (White) The tea light candles measure 1 ½ inches wide by ¾ inch high. Each of the candles comes in a plastic holder. They were sold 12 candles to a box. "Home" and "Tea lights" are printed on the top of the box. "Distributed by Target Corporation" and the name of the candle scent are printed on the bottom of the box.

Hazards

The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Target has received reports of 33 incidents, some involving minor property damage. There have been two reports of minor injuries, including a finger cut and a cheek burn from hot wax.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned candle plus applicable state tax.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Home® Brand Tea Light Candles		About 290,000

Parties

Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Made in: China
Sold at: Exclusively at Target from March 2005 through September 2005 for about $3.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Target's Web site at www.target.com

Source: CPSC recall 06024. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.