FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2005
Release #06-021
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Pillar Candles With Jewels
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: Pillar Candles With Jewels
Units: About 17,000
Distributor: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Importer: Pacific Trade International Inc., of Rockville, Md.
Hazard: The paint coating on the outside of the candle can ignite,
posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: The candles measure about 3-inches in diameter and come in
two sizes - 3-inches and 6-inches high. Each candle has a black paint
coating and has eight diamond-like ornaments at evenly spaced points
approximately 1-inch from the candle's bottom edge. They are packaged in
clear plastic wrapping which is tied at the top with a ribbon.
"Distributed by Target Corporation" and the number 054 09 1533 or 054 09
2528 are printed on a label on the bottom of each candle.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide during the month of August 2005 for
about $5 or $8 depending on the size.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return
them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value
of the returned candle.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800)
440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit
Target's Web site at www.target.com