The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07150·Announced 2007-04-05

Aviv Judaica Recalls Chanukah Oil Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahron's Judaica are recalling 44-count and 36-count Chanukah Oil Candles because they can ignite and melt plastic cups, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Aviv Judaica Imports Ltd. and Ahron's Judaica are recalling approximately 9,000 units of 44-count and 36-count Chanukah Oil Candles. The recalled products are packaged in red boxes labeled "Chanukah Oil Candles With Jelled Extra Virgin Olive Oil" and "Distributed by Ahron's Judaica Item # OCCL-25/44." The candles were manufactured in China and sold at Jewish specialty stores nationwide between November 2006 and December 2006 for between $15 and $25.

The recall is due to fire and burn hazards. The oil candles can become engulfed in flames, which may melt the plastic cups holding the candles in place. This allows hot wax to leak out, posing a risk of fire and burns to consumers. The companies have received eight reports of the candles igniting and the plastic melting, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles. They should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Ahron's Judaica toll-free at (866) 669-1708 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for instructions on how to obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Chanukah Oil Candles
Manufacturer
Aviv Judaica Imports Ltd., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
9,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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