Martha Stewart Everyday Birch Candle Sets

Description: February 23, 2005Release # 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 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.co [Learn More]