Target · Recalled
Oil Burning Candles Recalled by Target
The glass on these candles can shatter, creating a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 16,000
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $8–$15
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The candles come in two shapes: rectangular and circular. The glass portion of the candle is supported by a metal black metal frame. There are two glass pieces that stack on top of each other. The lower glass piece has a reservoir for oil. The top glass piece has an opening for a wick. The circular candle measures 6.25 inches in diameter and the rectangular candle measures 5.5 inches by 13.5 inches. These candles were made in China.
The file
- Sold at
- Target stores sold these candles nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2000. The circular candles sold for $8 and the rectangular candles sold for $15.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
Target has received six reports of these candles shattering, including three reports of minor property damage. There have been no injuries reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store, for a refund.
For additional information, consumers should call Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.