FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2005
Release #05-207
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Birch/Bark Candles
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: Birch and Bark Candles
Units: About 230,000
Manufacturer: Target Corp., Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a
fire and burn hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 18 reports of the birch and bark
candles catching fire and five reports of property damage. No injuries
have been reported.
Description: The recalled candles were sold individually wrapped in a
ribbon on a plate. The candles are cream in color and were sold in sizes
3-by-3 inches, 3-by-6 inches, 4-by-6 inches and 6-by-6 inches.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide from September 2004 through January
2005 between $6 and $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should return the candles to the nearest Target store
to receive a gift card from Target in the amount of $15, plus applicable
state taxes.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800)
440-0680 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at www.target.com