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Fire / OverheatingMay 18, 2006CPSC #06168

IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards

Product
Candles
Units affected
133,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

IKEA has received 16 reports of incidents involving flaring of the outdoor candles, seven of which involved minor burn injuries.

Made in

Estonia

Where it was sold

  • IKEA stores nationwide from February 2001 through July 2005 for about $4.

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Recalled Outdoor Candles
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