FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2005
Release #05-159
Firm Hotline: (800) 622-6353 Ext. 225
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Global Gift Industries POC: Erica Black (800) 622-6353 Ext. 228
CPSC and Global Gift Industries Announce the Recall of Martha Stewart
Everyday Brand Flowerpot Candle Sets Sold Exclusively at Kmart
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Martha Stewart Everyday "sunny meadow" four-piece
sanded votive candle sets
Units: 16,000 sets
Distributor/Retailer: Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.
Manufacturer: Global Gift Industries, of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard: These candles can have a high flame, posing a risk of burn
injuries to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Kmart has received one report of a high flame with
these candles. No injuries were reported.
Description: These scented, flowerpot-shaped candles are about
2.5-inches high and have a sand coating. They were sold in two different
four-piece sets. One set containing three candles of different shades of
green and one ivory candle with code number KMS8428 and UPC number 7
50197 88428 9. The other set contains a blue, white, orange and cream
colored candle with code number KMS8427 and UPC number 7 50197 88427 2.
The code numbers and UPC can be found in the white box on the bottom of
the packaging. Other writing on the packaging includes, "MARTH STEWART
everyday" and "sunny meadow."
Sold at: Kmart stores nationwide from April 2004 through January 2005 for about $6.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and
contact Global Gift Industries to request a free replacement product, or
return them to any Kmart store for a full refund.