Oil Burning Candles Recalled by Target
CPSC recall 00145b. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The glass on these candles can shatter, creating a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store, for a refund.
CPSC recall 00145b has the recall date 20 Jul 2000. The notice names the firm Target. The recall has about 16,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Candles & Candle Holders.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Target has received six reports of these candles shattering, including three reports of minor property damage. There have been no injuries reported. |
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| Units | 16,000 |
| Description | The candles come in two shapes: rectangular and circular. The glass portion of the candle is supported by a metal black metal frame. There are two glass pieces that stack on top of each other. The lower glass piece has a reservoir for oil. The top glass piece has an opening for a wick. The circular candle measures 6.25 inches in diameter and the rectangular candle measures 5.5 inches by 13.5 inches. These candles were made in China. |
| Product | Metal oil burning candles, About 16,000, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | Target stores sold these candles nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2000. The circular candles sold for $8 and the rectangular candles sold for $15. |
| Importer | Target Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 16,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 31%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Target
- 64
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00145bThe notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00145b. https://recallregister.com/product/6784-oil-burning-candles-recalled-by-target/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00145b report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target has received six reports of these candles shattering, including three reports of minor property damage. There have been no injuries reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target stores sold these candles nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2000. The circular candles sold for $8 and the rectangular candles sold for $15.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00145b?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 16,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China