CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Birch/Bark Candles

The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Recall #: 05207
Affected scope: About 256,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Target Corp., Minneapolis, Minn. recalled The recalled candles were sold individually wrapped in a ribbon on a plate. This recall a….

CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Birch/Bark Candles was recalled by Target Corp., Minneapolis, Minn. in June 24, 2005. Reason: The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should return the candles to the nearest Target store to receive a gift card fr…. Verify recall #05207 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Target Corp., Minneapolis, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard..

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agency class: June 24, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05207 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled candles were sold individually wrapped in a ribbon on a plate. This recall also includes candles sold in boxed sets of three candles under the Restore & Restyle brand. The candles are cream in color and were sold in sizes 3 by 3 inches, 3 by 6 inches, 4 by 6 inches and 6 by 6 inches.

Reason for recall

The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should return the candles to the nearest Target store to receive a gift card from Target in the amount of $15, plus applicable state taxes.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05207
Date reported	June 24, 2005
Date initiated	June 24, 2005
Recalling firm	Target Corp., Minneapolis, Minn.
Affected scope	About 256,000
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

Consumers should return the candles to the nearest Target store to receive a gift card from Target in the amount of $15, plus app…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should return the candles to the nearest Target store to receive a gift card from Target in the amount of $15, plus applicable state taxes.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 24, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05207.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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