IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled May 18, 2006 · CPSC recall 06168 · IKEA

Hazard

The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 133,000 packages of six candles

Incidents / injuries

IKEA has received 16 reports of incidents involving flaring of the outdoor candles, seven of which involved minor burn injuries.

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

For more information, contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com

Product

Outdoor Candles

Manufacturer(s)

IKEA Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.

Retailers

IKEA stores nationwide from February 2001 through July 2005 for about $4.

Made in

Estonia

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →