Masterfoods USA Recalls M&M’S® Menorah for Fire Hazard
Home product recall 06-162. Announced by CPSC on May 10, 2006.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on May 10, 2006. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 1,008 units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic Menorah could ignite and present a fire hazard.
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What should you do?
Consumers should stop using these Menorahs immediately and return them to Masterfoods USA for a full refund, including taxes and shipping and handling, where applicable. Masterfoods USA is also offering a $10 gift certificate good towards the purchase of any M&M’S® collectible.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, consumers can contact Masterfoods USA at (800) 849-4867 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled Menorah is an eight-branch candleholder designed to resemble M&M’S® Brand candies. On each end of the Menorah is an M&M’S® Brand character holding a Star of David.
About 1,008 units, as CPSC gives them.
M&M’S® Brand Menorah.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Distributed by Masterfoods USA, Hackettstown, N.J.
- M&M’S World® catalogue, M&M’S World® stores in Las Vegas and Orlando, and online at www.mmsworld.com from November 2005 through December 2005 for about $30.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Masterfoods USA has received five reports of the Menorah smoldering or igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.