Kmart Recalls Martha Stewart Birch Candle Sets Due to Fire Hazard
Kmart is recalling Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Sets because the birch bark may ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. One report of a hand burn has been received.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire and burn hazard with one reported injury, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has been reported but is not severe or fatal.
Plain-English summary
Kmart Corp. is recalling approximately 4,600 units of the Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Sets. The recalled sets contain three birch bark candles and pine cones on a round tray. The candles measure 3, 4, and 6 inches in height and feature a white birch exterior. The "Martha Stewart Everyday" brand name is printed on the box.
The recall was issued because the birch surrounding the candles may ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. Kmart has received one report of a man who was burned on the hand while picking up one of the candles. No other injuries or incidents have been reported.
These candle sets were sold exclusively at Kmart stores nationwide from September 2004 through January 2005 for about $13. Consumers should return the candle sets to the Kmart store where purchased to receive a refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Kmart at (866) KMART4U or visit www.kmart.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Sets
- Manufacturer
- Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,600
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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