CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Tea Light Candles
What was recalled
The recalled tea light candles were sold in the following six different scents/colors: Coastal Mist (Blue) Wild Currant (Red) Sandalwood (Brown) Tahitian Vanilla (Ivory) Sonoma Pear (Green) Jasmine (White) The tea light candles measure 1 ½ inches wide by ¾ inch high. Each of the candles comes in a plastic holder. They were sold 12 candles to a box. "Home" and "Tea lights" are printed on the top of the box. "Distributed by Target Corporation" and the name of the candle scent are printed on the bottom of the box.
Hazard
The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers.
Injuries
Target has received reports of 33 incidents, some involving minor property damage. There have been two reports of minor injuries, including a finger cut and a cheek burn from hot wax.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Exclusively at Target stores nationwide from March 2005 through September 2005 for about $3.
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