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Target Recalls Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard

  • Acrylic Hanukkah Menorah
  • Top of Menorah
  • Label with Model Number
Name of Product:
Menorahs
Hazard:
The menorahs can melt when the candles are burning. posing fire hazard.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
May 17, 2016
Units:
About 2,600
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 Details

Description:
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.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled menorahs and return them to Target for a full refund.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received eight reports of the product melting, including three reports of fire. No property damage or injuries have been reported.
Sold Exclusively At:
Target stores nationwide from October 2015 through December 2015 for about $20.
Importer(s):
Target Corp., of Minneapolis
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
16-159

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