CPSC Recall in 2006: Masterfoods USA Recalls M&M'S® Menorah for Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Masterfoods USA, of Hackettstown, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 1,008 M&M'S Brand Menorahs. If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic Menorah could ignite and present a fire hazard.Name of Product: M&M'S® Brand MenorahUnits: About 1,008Distributor: Masterfoods USA, of Hackettstown, N.J.Hazard: If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic Menorah could ignite and present a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Masterfoods USA has received five reports of the Menorah smoldering or igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.Description: The recalled Menorah is an eight-branch candleholder designed to resemble M&M'S® Brand candies. On each end of the Menorah is an M&M'S® Brand character holding a Star of David.Sold at: M&M'S World® catalogue, M&M'S World® stores in Las Vegas and Orlando, and online at www.mmsworld.com from November 2005 through December 2005 for about $30.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these Menorahs immediately and return them to Masterfoods USA for a full refund including taxes and shipping and handling, where applicable. Masterfoods USA is also offering a $10 gift certificate good towards the purchase of any M&M'S® collectible.Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Masterfoods USA at (800) 849-4867 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. 

If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic Menorah could ignite and present a fire hazard.

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Masterfoods USA has received five reports of the Menorah smoldering or igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

M&M'S World® catalogue, M&M'S World® stores in Las Vegas and Orlando, and online at www.mmsworld.com from November 2005 through December 2005 for about $30.

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