CPSCMay 18, 2006

IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards

IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards

Why was IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: For more information, contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.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
Outdoor Candles
Company
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
Quantity
About 133,000 packages of six candles
Sold at
IKEA stores nationwide from February 2001 through July 2005 for about $4.
Recall date
May 18, 2006
Incidents / injuries
IKEA has received 16 reports of incidents involving flaring of the outdoor candles, seven of which involved minor burn injuries.
Agency
CPSC

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.

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