CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Pillar Candles With Jewels

The paint coating on the outside of the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 06021
Affected scope: About 17,000

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

Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. recalled The candles measure about 3 inches in diameter and come in two sizes - 3 inches and 6 inc….

CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Pillar Candles With Jewels was recalled by Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. in November 1, 2005. Reason: The paint coating on the outside of the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target…. Verify recall #06021 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The paint coating on the outside of the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: November 1, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06021 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, 6 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 candles measure about 3 inches in diameter and come in two sizes - 3 inches and 6 inches high. Each candle has a black paint coating and has eight diamond-like ornaments at evenly spaced points approximately 1 inch from the candle's bottom edge. They are packaged in clear plastic wrapping, which is tied at the top with a ribbon. "Distributed by Target Corporation" and the number 054 09 1533 or 054 09 2528 are printed on a label on the bottom of each candle.

Reason for recall

The paint coating on the outside of the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned candle.

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	06021
Date reported	November 1, 2005
Date initiated	November 1, 2005
Recalling firm	Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Affected scope	About 17,000
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 stop using the candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the v…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The paint coating on the outside of the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned candle.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 1, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06021.

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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