Masterfoods USA Recalls M&M'S® Menorah for Fire Hazard

Recalled May 10, 2006 · CPSC recall 06162 · Masterfoods

Hazard

If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic Menorah could ignite and present a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these Menorahs immediately and return them to Masterfoods USA for a full refund, including taxes and shipping and handling, where applicable. Masterfoods USA is also offering a $10 gift certificate good towards the purchase of any M&M'S® collectible.

Units

About 1,008

Incidents / injuries

Masterfoods USA has received five reports of the Menorah smoldering or igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description

The recalled Menorah is an eight-branch candleholder designed to resemble M&M'S® Brand candies. On each end of the Menorah is an M&M'S® Brand character holding a Star of David.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, consumers can contact Masterfoods USA at (800) 849-4867 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Product

M&M'S® Brand Menorah

Distributed by

Masterfoods USA, of Hackettstown, N.J.

Retailers

M&M'S World® catalogue, M&M'S World® stores in Las Vegas and Orlando, and online at www.mmsworld.com from November 2005 through December 2005 for about $30.

Made in

China

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