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IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsSold on IKEAMay 18, 2006
Recalled Outdoor Candles
Recalled Outdoor Candles

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

Hazard

The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

IKEA has received 16 reports of incidents involving flaring of the outdoor candles, seven of which involved minor burn injuries.

Product 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.

Sold on

IKEA stores nationwide from February 2001 through July 2005 for about $4.

Contact the company

For more information, contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.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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