Product Recall Number: 07-150
Why was Chanukah Oil Candles recalled?
The oil candles can become engulfed in flames and melt the plastic cups holding the candles in place, allowing hot wax to leak out, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 07-150
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-04-04
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Chanukah Oil Candles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Aviv Judaica Imports Ltd., of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Ahron's Judaica, of Brooklyn, N.Y., are voluntarily recalling about 9,000 Chanukah Oil Candles. The oil candles can become engulfed in flames and melt the plastic cups holding the candles in place, allowing hot wax to leak out, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.Name of product: Chanukah Oil CandlesUnits: About 9,000Importer: Aviv Judaica Imports Ltd., of Brooklyn, N.Y.Distributor: Ahron's Judaica, of Brooklyn, N.Y.Hazard: The oil candles can become engulfed in flames and melt the plastic cups holding the candles in place, allowing hot wax to leak out, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Both firms have received eight reports of the candles igniting and the plastic melting. No injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves both the 44 count and the 36 count of Chanukah Oil Candles. The packaging is a red box with the following printed on it: "Chanukah Oil Candles With Jelled Extra Virgin Olive Oil" and "Distributed by Ahron's Judaica Item # OCCL-25/44."Sold through: Jewish specialty stores nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for between $15 and $25.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the firm for instructions on how to get a refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Ahron's Judaica toll-free at (866) 669-1708 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Hazard Description: The oil candles can become engulfed in flames and melt the plastic cups holding the candles in place, allowing hot wax to leak out, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 9,000
Incidents: Both firms have received eight reports of the candles igniting and the plastic melting. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the firm for instructions on how to get a refund.
Sold At: Jewish specialty stores nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for between $15 and $25.
Importers: Aviv Judaica Imports Ltd., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Ahron's Judaica, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed