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CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Pillar Candles With Jewels

U.S. CPSCFireSold on TargetNov 1, 2005
Recalled Pillar Candles
Recalled Pillar Candles

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

Hazard

The paint coating on the outside of the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned candle.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The candles measure about 3 inches in diameter and come in two sizes - 3 inches and 6 inches high. Each candle has a black paint coating and has eight diamond-like ornaments at evenly spaced points approximately 1 inch from the candle's bottom edge. They are packaged in clear plastic wrapping, which is tied at the top with a ribbon. "Distributed by Target Corporation" and the number 054 09 1533 or 054 09 2528 are printed on a label on the bottom of each candle.

Sold on

Target stores nationwide during the month of August 2005 for about $5 or $8, depending on the size.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit Target'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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