The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17045·Announced 2016-12-06

Target Recalls Acrylic Hanukkah Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard

Target is recalling clear acrylic Hanukkah menorahs that can melt when candles are burning, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the products and return them for a refund.

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 fire hazard with reported incidents of melting and fire, but no injuries or property damage have been reported, fitting the criteria for a high-risk product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Target Corp. is recalling clear acrylic Hanukkah menorahs in a pyramid design that are 10.5 inches long, 1.2 inches wide, and 2.3 inches high. The recall involves model number 240-14-0169, which can be identified by a round white label on the side of the menorah. The products were sold at Target stores nationwide from October 2015 through December 2015 for about $20.

The recalled menorahs can melt when the candles are burning, posing a fire hazard. Target has received eight reports of the product melting, including three reports of fire. No property damage or injuries have been reported. About 2,600 units were previously recalled in May 2016.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled menorahs and return them to Target for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT daily or visit the product recalls page on Target's website.

The recalled product

Product
Menorahs
Manufacturer
Target Corp., of Minneapolis
Category
Consumer Product — Holiday Decorations
Hazard
Affected units
2,600

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 492401401690

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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