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IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall 06-168 · May 18, 2006 · IKEA

What to doConsumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to the nearest IKEA store's "Returns and Exchanges" department for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-168 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 18, 2006
Brand
IKEA
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Outdoor Candles
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 133,000 packages of six candles
Made in
Estonia
Last updated by CPSC
June 17, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Outdoor Candles · About 133,000 packages of six candles units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: IKEA stores nationwide from February 2001 through July 2005 for about $4.; IKEA Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa..

Injuries or incidents reported

IKEA has received 16 reports of incidents involving flaring of the outdoor candles, seven of which involved minor burn injuries.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com

Recall history and context

IKEA appears in 42 CPSC recalls on record. See all IKEA recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Outdoor Candles (About 133,000 packages of six candles units). 43) outdoor candles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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