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Home & Furniture/Home Decor

Target Recalls Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: May 17, 2016
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Summary

Target is recalling approximately 2,600 clear acrylic Hanukkah menorahs because they can melt while candles are burning, posing a fire hazard. There have been eight reports of the product melting, including three reports of fire. These pyramid-designed menorahs were sold at Target stores nationwide from October 2015 through December 2015 for about $20. Consumers should immediately stop using these menorahs and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Risk

The acrylic material of the menorah can melt when exposed to the heat of burning candles. This defect can lead to a fire, which poses a risk of property damage and personal injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking the round white label on the side of the menorah for model number 240-14-0169 and UPC barcode 492401401690.
  2. Immediately stop using the recalled clear acrylic pyramid-style menorah.
  3. Return the recalled menorah to any Target store for a full refund.
  4. For more information, contact Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.target.com and click on the 'Product Recalls' section under the 'Help' tab.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled menorahs and return them to Target for a full refund.

Contact: Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.target.com, click Help section at bottom of homepage, then click Product Recalls or click on Recall tab on the Target's Facebook page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Acrylic Hanukkah Menorah
Model:
240-14-0169
UPC Codes:
492401401690
Date Ranges: Sold October 2015 - December 2015

Product Images

Acrylic Hanukkah Menorah

Acrylic Hanukkah Menorah

Top of Menorah

Top of Menorah

Label with Model Number

Label with Model Number

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16159
Status: Active
Sold By: Target stores nationwide from October 2015 through December 2015 for about $20.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 2,600
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis
Contact: Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.target.com, click Help section at bottom of homepage, then click Product Recalls or click on Recall tab on the Target's Facebook page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: May 17, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response