CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Birch/Bark
CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Birch/Bark Candles
Why was CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Birch/Bark recalled?
The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: 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 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
- Birch and Bark Candles
- Company
- Target Corp., Minneapolis, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 256,000
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide, from September 2004 through March 2005, between $6 and $15.
- Recall date
- June 24, 2005
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.