Recall: Kmart Corp. Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Set Sold Exclusively at Kmart

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2005 Release # 05-119

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) KMART4U CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Set Sold Exclusively at Kmart

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Sets

Units: About 4,600

Importer: Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.

Hazard: The birch, surrounding the candles, may ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Kmart has received one report of a man who was burned on the hand while picking up one of the candles.

Description: The recalled candle sets contain three birch bark candles and pine cones that sit on a round tray. The candles measure 3, 4, and 6-inches in height and have a white birch exterior. "Martha Stewart Everyday" brand name is printed on the box.

Sold at: Kmart stores nationwide from September 2004 through January 2005 for about $13.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should return these candle sets to the Kmart store where purchased to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kmart at (866) KMART4U anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.kmart.com