IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards
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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