CPSCFebruary 23, 2005

CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart

CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Set Sold Exclusively at Kmart

Why was CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should return these candle sets to the Kmart store where purchased to receive a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Kmart at (866) KMART4U anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.kmart.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Sets
Company
Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.
Quantity
About 4,600
Sold at
Kmart stores nationwide, from September 2004 through January 2005, for about $13.
Recall date
February 23, 2005
Incidents / injuries
Kmart has received one report of a man who was burned on the hand, while picking up one of the candles.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled candle sets contain three birch bark candles and pine cones that sit on a round tray. The candles measure 3, 4, and 6 inches in height and have a white birch exterior. "Martha Stewart Everyday" brand name is printed on the box.

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