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CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Birch/Bark Candles

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsSold on TargetJun 24, 2005
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Recalled Candles

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

Hazard

The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

There have been 24 reports of the birch and bark candles catching fire and six reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Target stores nationwide, from September 2004 through March 2005, between $6 and $15.

Contact the company

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

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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