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CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Set Sold Exclusively at Kmart
Recalled February 23, 2005 · CPSC recall 05119 · Kmart
Hazard
The birch, surrounding the candles, may ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should return these candle sets to the Kmart store where purchased to receive a refund.
Units
About 4,600
Incidents / injuries
Kmart has received one report of a man who was burned on the hand, while picking up one of the candles.
Description
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.
What to do
Consumers should return these candle sets to the Kmart store where purchased to receive a refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Kmart at (866) KMART4U anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.kmart.com
Product
Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Sets
Imported by
Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.
Retailers
Kmart stores nationwide, from September 2004 through January 2005, for about $13.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →