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CPSC #05119Home & furniture
Recalled Birch Candle Set

Kmart Corp. · Recalled

CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Set Sold Exclusively at Kmart

Fire & burns

The birch, surrounding the candles, may ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Units
About 4,600
Reports
1
Injuries
—
Deaths
—
Price
$13
Remedy
See notice

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Affected

The recalled candle sets contain three birch bark candles and pine cones that sit on a round tray. The candles measure 3, 4, and 6 inches in height and have a white birch exterior. "Martha Stewart Everyday" brand name is printed on the box.

The file

Sold at
Kmart stores nationwide, from September 2004 through January 2005, for about $13.
Product type
Candles & Candle Holders
Made in
China
Recalled by
Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.

Incident log

Kmart has received one report of a man who was burned on the hand, while picking up one of the candles.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should return these candle sets to the Kmart store where purchased to receive a refund.

For additional information, contact Kmart at (866) KMART4U anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.kmart.com

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated FEB 23 2005; last revised SEP 19 2024.

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