Recalls / 2006-05-18
IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards
06168 · Recalled 2006-05-18 · CPSC page
Description
The recall involves the ANGAR (#200.301.24) and SAMLAS (#900.524.43) outdoor candles. The candle's container is made of silver-colored metal and measures about four inches wide by two inches high. The container is filled with white wax. The candle's wick is about ½ inch square and is made of brown fiberboard. They were sold in packages of six candles. The candle name and article number (#) is written on the instructions for use accompanying the candles.
Hazards
The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.
Reported injuries
IKEA has received 16 reports of incidents involving flaring of the outdoor candles, seven of which involved minor burn injuries.
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Candles | About 133,000 packages of six candles |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- IKEA Home Furnishings
- Made in
- Estonia
- Sold at
- IKEA from February 2001 through July 2005 for about $4.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com
Source: CPSC recall 06168. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.