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CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsSold on TargetOct 16, 2002
Recalled Jack-o-lantern (front)
Recalled Jack-o-lantern (front)
Recalled Jack-o-lantern (back)
Recalled Jack-o-lantern (back)

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the Jack-O-Lanterns and return them to the Target store where purchased for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

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.

Product 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."

Sold on

Target stores nationwide sold the Jack-O-Lanterns, from September 2000 through October 2002, for about $5.

Contact the company

For more information, call Target at (800) 440-0680 anytime or log on to the company's website at www.target.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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