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IKEA Recalls Outdoor Candles

May 18, 2006
IKEA is recalling about 133,000 packages of outdoor candles. The candles' wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.

IKEA has received 16 reports of incidents involving flaring of the outdoor candles, seven of which involved minor burn injuries.

The recall involves the ANGAR (#200.301.24) and SAMLAS (#100.999.58) outdoor candles. The candles' container is made of silver-colored metal and measures about four inches wide by two inches high. The container is filled with white wax. The candle's wick is made of brown fiberboard. They were sold in packages of six candles. The candle name and article number is written on the instructions for use accompanying the candles.

The candles were sold at IKEA stores nationwide from February 2001 through July 2005 for about $4.

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to the nearest IKEA store's "Returns and Exchanges" department for a full refund.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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