IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 06168 · announced May 18, 2006 · Ikea Home Furnishings · 133,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): IKEA has received 16 reports of incidents involving flaring of the outdoor candles, seven of which involved minor burn injuries.
Sold at: IKEA stores nationwide from February 2001 through July 2005 for about $4.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.