CPSCNovember 1, 2005

CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Pillar Candles With

CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Pillar Candles With Jewels

Why was CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Pillar Candles With recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: 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 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
Pillar Candles With Jewels
Company
Pacific Trade International Inc., of Rockville, Md., Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Quantity
About 17,000
Sold at
Target stores nationwide during the month of August 2005 for about $5 or $8, depending on the size.
Recall date
November 1, 2005
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

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.

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