CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns
USCPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Target-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Decorative-Jack-O-Lanterns |
| Title | CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/jacko1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Jack-o-lantern (front) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/jacko2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Jack-o-lantern (back) |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 26,000 |
| Recall I D | 2300 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the Jack-O-Lanterns and return them to the Target store where purchased for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Target stores nationwide sold the Jack-O-Lanterns, from September 2000 through October 2002, for about $5. |
| Recall Date | 2002-10-16T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Distributors › Name | Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Recall Number | 03014 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Target at (800) 440-0680 anytime or log on to the company's website at www.target.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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