May 10, 2006
Masterfoods USA is recalling its M&Ms; Menorah. If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic Menorah could ignite and present a fire hazard.
Masterfoods USA has received five reports of the Menorah smoldering or igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
The recalled Menorah is an eight-branch candleholder designed to resemble M&M's Brand candies. On each end of the Menorah is an M&M's Brand character holding a Star of David.
The items were sold through the M&M's World catalogue, M&M's World stores in Las Vegas and Orlando, and online at www.mmsworld.com from November 2005 through December 2005 for about $30.
Consumers should stop using these Menorahs immediately and return them to Masterfoods USA for a full refund including taxes and shipping and handling, where applicable. Masterfoods USA is also offering a $10 gift certificate good towards the purchase of any M&M's collectible.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Masterfoods USA at (800) 849-4867 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
