IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards

The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.

Recall #: 06168
Affected scope: About 133,000 packages of six candles

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

Ikea Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa. recalled The recall involves the ANGAR (#200.301.24) and SAMLAS (#900.524.43) outdoor candles. The….

IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by Ikea Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa. in May 18, 2006. Reason: The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to the neare…. Verify recall #06168 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Ikea Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard..

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agency class: May 18, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06168 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 recall involves the ANGAR (#200.301.24) and SAMLAS (#900.524.43) outdoor candles. The candle's container is made of silver-colored metal and measures about four inches wide by two inches high. The container is filled with white wax. The candle's wick is about ½ inch square and is made of brown fiberboard. They were sold in packages of six candles. The candle name and article number (#) is written on the instructions for use accompanying the candles.

Reason for recall

The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to the nearest IKEA store's "Returns and Exchanges" department for a full refund.

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	06168
Date reported	May 18, 2006
Date initiated	May 18, 2006
Recalling firm	Ikea Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
Affected scope	About 133,000 packages of six candles
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 recalled candles immediately and return them to the nearest IKEA store's "Returns and Exchanges" …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to the nearest IKEA store's "Returns and Exchanges" department for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 18, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06168.

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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