CPSCGeneral Alert
IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards
Published: May 18, 2006Recall ID: 06168Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Outdoor Candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/IKEA-Recalls-Candles-for-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8c9595e1189c41bea5ee4e8d1d686d0f.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Outdoor Candles |
| Hazards › Name | The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | IKEA has received 16 reports of incidents involving flaring of the outdoor candles, seven of which involved minor burn injuries. |
| Products › Name | Outdoor Candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 133,000 packages of six candles |
| Recall I D | 3277 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | IKEA stores nationwide from February 2001 through July 2005 for about $4. |
| Recall Date | 2006-05-18T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 06168 |
| Manufacturers › Name | IKEA Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Estonia |