CPSCOctober 16, 2002consumer

CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The hazard

The flame of a candle placed inside the Jack-O-Lantern could ignite the straw ribbon on the outside, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the Jack-O-Lanterns and return them to the Target store where purchased for a full refund.

Brands named

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Recall history

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