CPSC recall · Reported December 19, 2003
CPSC, Crate and Barrel Announce Recall of Hanukkah Menorah
The acrylic base of the Hanukkah menorah can ignite if the candles are allowed to burn completely, creating a fire hazard.
Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill. recalled The Crate and Barrel "Hanukkah Menorah" has a clear acrylic base with brass candle cups. ….
CPSC, Crate and Barrel Announce Recall of Hanukkah Menorah was recalled by Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill. in December 19, 2003. Reason: The acrylic base of the Hanukkah menorah can ignite if the candles are allowed to burn completely, creating a…. Remedy: Do not ignite any candles in this "Hanukkah Menorah." Stop using the menorah immediately …. Verify recall #04055 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The acrylic base of the Hanukkah menorah can ignite if the candles are allowed to burn completely, creating a….
- None
- agency class
- 800 units
- affected scope
- December 19, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04055 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The Crate and Barrel "Hanukkah Menorah" has a clear acrylic base with brass candle cups. The menorah accommodates nine standard menorah candles. Its SKU number is 589-055.
Reason for recall
The acrylic base of the Hanukkah menorah can ignite if the candles are allowed to burn completely, creating a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Do not ignite any candles in this "Hanukkah Menorah." Stop using the menorah immediately and return to the store for a full refund. You may mail the menorah to Crate and Barrel and receive a refund check.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04055 |
| Date reported | December 19, 2003 |
| Date initiated | December 19, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill. |
| Affected scope | 800 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Do not ignite any candles in this "Hanukkah Menorah." Stop using the menorah immediately and return to the store for a full refun…
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