CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Birch/Bark Candles
Published: June 24, 2005Recall ID: 05207Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Birch and Bark Candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Target-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-BirchBark-Candles |
| Title | CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Birch/Bark Candles |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c7b3c6628774409e9b16a686adc5f27b.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Candle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3691331489c54571be937659f760c421.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Candle |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2c2da5a00af144828d3ae3b02c02d86f.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Candles |
| Hazards › Name | The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been 24 reports of the birch and bark candles catching fire and six reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Birch and Bark Candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 256,000 |
| Recall I D | 2962 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Target stores nationwide, from September 2004 through March 2005, between $6 and $15. |
| Recall Date | 2005-06-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 05207 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Target Corp., Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |