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

Active Recall Announced October 16, 2002 CPSC #03014

Quick answer

CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns is CPSC recall #03014, announced on October 16, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled ceramic Jack-O-Lanterns are shaped like a pumpkin and are five inches tall, six inches wide, and three inches deep. The tan colored pumpkins have an opening in the back and a straw ribbon attached to the stem of the Jack-O-Lantern. A label attached to the stem of the pumpkin reads, "OCTOBER HARVEST." The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the jack-o-lanterns and return them to the target store where purchased for a full refund.. Affected brand: Target Corp..

Hazard

The recalled ceramic Jack-O-Lanterns are shaped like a pumpkin and are five inches tall, six inches wide, and three inches deep. The tan colored pumpkins have an opening in the back and a straw ribbon attached to the stem of the Jack-O-Lantern. A label attached to the stem of the pumpkin reads, "OCTOBER HARVEST."

Affected products

Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns

Recalled brands

Target Corp.

Remedy

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

Recall date

October 16, 2002

Categories

Candles & Candle Holders

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #03014?

CPSC recall #03014 covers CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 16, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled ceramic Jack-O-Lanterns are shaped like a pumpkin and are five inches tall, six inches wide, and three inches deep. The tan colored pumpkins have an opening in the back and a straw ribbon attached to the stem of the Jack-O-Lantern. A label attached to the stem of the pumpkin reads, "OCTOBER HARVEST."

What is the remedy for recall #03014?

The CPSC remedy for recall #03014 is consumers should immediately stop using the jack-o-lanterns and return them to the target store where purchased for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Decorative Jack-O-Lanterns on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Target-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Decorative-Jack-O-Lanterns. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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