Target Recalls Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-159 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 17, 2016
- Brand
- Target
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Menorahs
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 2,600
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 17, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves clear acrylic Hanukkah menorahs in a pyramid design that are 10.5 inches long, 1.2 inches wide and 2.3 inches high. Model number 240-14-0169 and bar code can be found on a round white label on the side of the menorah.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Menorahs · About 2,600 units
Photos from the recall notice



Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Target stores nationwide from October 2015 through December 2015 for about $20.; Target Corp., of Minneapolis.
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received eight reports of the product melting, including three reports of fire. No property damage or injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.target.com, click Help section at bottom of homepage, then click Product Recalls or click on Recall tab on the Target's Facebook page for more information.
Recall history and context
Target appears in 65 CPSC recalls on record. See all Target recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Menorahs (About 2,600 units). 3 inches high.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled menorahs and return them to Target for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 17, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.