Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahron's Judaica Chanukah Candles recall: Fire and Burn Hazards
Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahron's Judaica Recall Chanukah Candles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards
Why was Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahron's Judaica Chanukah Candles recalled?
The oil candles can become engulfed in flames and melt the plastic cups holding the candles in place, allowing hot wax to leak out, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the firm for instructions on how to get a refund. Contact: For additional information, call Ahron's Judaica toll-free at (866) 669-1708 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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
- Chanukah Oil Candles
- Company
- Aviv Judaica Imports Ltd., of Brooklyn, N.Y., Ahron's Judaica, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 9,000
- Sold at
- Jewish specialty stores nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for between $15 and $25.
- Recall date
- April 5, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Both firms have received eight reports of the candles igniting and the plastic melting. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves both the 44-count and the 36-count of Chanukah Oil Candles. The packaging is a red box with the following printed on it: "Chanukah Oil Candles With Jelled Extra Virgin Olive Oil" and "Distributed by Ahron's Judaica Item # OCCL-25/44."