Target Recalls Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2016-05-17. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 2,600Units
2016-05-17Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves clear acrylic Hanukkah menorahs in a pyramid design that are 10.5 inches long, 1.2 inches wide and 2.3 inches high. Model number 240-14-0169 and bar code can be found on a round white label on the side of the menorah.
- The hazard
- The menorahs can melt when the candles are burning. posing fire hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received eight reports of the product melting, including three reports of fire. No property damage or injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled menorahs and return them to Target for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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