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Oil Burning Candles Recalled by Target

U.S. CPSCFireSold on TargetJul 20, 2000
Recalled metal oil burning candle
Recalled metal oil burning candle

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

Hazard

The glass on these candles can shatter, creating a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store, for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

Target has received six reports of these candles shattering, including three reports of minor property damage. There have been no injuries reported.

Product description

The candles come in two shapes: rectangular and circular. The glass portion of the candle is supported by a metal black metal frame. There are two glass pieces that stack on top of each other. The lower glass piece has a reservoir for oil. The top glass piece has an opening for a wick. The circular candle measures 6.25 inches in diameter and the rectangular candle measures 5.5 inches by 13.5 inches. These candles were made in China.

Sold on

Target stores sold these candles nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2000. The circular candles sold for $8 and the rectangular candles sold for $15.

Contact the company

For additional information, consumers should call Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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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