| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2005 Release # 05-119 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) KMART4U CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Set Sold Exclusively at Kmart
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Sets
Units: About 4,600
Importer: Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.
Hazard: The birch, surrounding the candles, may ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Kmart has received one report of a man who was burned on the hand while picking up one of the candles.
Description: The recalled candle sets contain three birch bark candles and pine cones that sit on a round tray. The candles measure 3, 4, and 6-inches in height and have a white birch exterior. “Martha Stewart Everyday” brand name is printed on the box.
Sold at: Kmart stores nationwide from September 2004 through January 2005 for about $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should return these candle sets to the Kmart store where purchased to receive a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kmart at (866) KMART4U anytime or visit the company’s Web site at www.kmart.com
