CPSC Recall in 2006: IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), IKEA Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa. is voluntarily recalling about 133,000 Outdoor Candles. The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard. Name of Product: Outdoor CandlesUnits: About 133,000 packages of six candlesManufacturer: IKEA Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.Hazard: The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.Incidents/Injuries: IKEA has received 16 reports of incidents involving flaring of the outdoor candles, seven of which involved minor burn injuries.Description and Models: 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.Sold Exclusively at: IKEA stores nationwide from February 2001 through July 2005 for about $4.Manufactured In: EstoniaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to the nearest IKEA store's "Returns and Exchanges" department for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com.
The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.
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IKEA has received 16 reports of incidents involving flaring of the outdoor candles, seven of which involved minor burn injuries.
IKEA stores nationwide from February 2001 through July 2005 for about $4.
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