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🧸 Product IE November 11, 2022

Kirkton House — Aldi Kirkton House Pumpkin Wax Melt Burner

Ceramic wax burner pumpkin variation

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Kirkton House — Aldi Kirkton House Pumpkin Wax Melt Burner
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Burns
Category
Decorative articles
Hazard
The use of lit candles (large tea lights or scented candles) may result in flames exiting the front opening of the burner, igniting the over-heated molten wax. This can lead to surrounding furnishings catching fire and possible injury to a person.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 4088600518978
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1293 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a small wax-melt burner sold in Ireland. It is shaped like a pumpkin and uses tea lights or scented candles to melt wax.

What's happening? The flame can sometimes shoot out the front. Hot wax can spill and start a fire. People nearby could get hurt.

Does this affect me? If you own this pumpkin burner in Ireland, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe replacement.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Kirkton House
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Burns · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The use of lit candles (large tea lights or scented candles) may result in flames exiting the front opening of the burner, igniting the over-heated molten wax. This can lead to surrounding furnishings catching fire and possible injury to a person. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 11, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007102

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Kirkton House — Aldi Kirkton House Pumpkin Wax Melt Burner. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Burns · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The use of lit candles (large tea lights or scented candles) may result in flames exiting the front opening of the burner, igniting the over-heated molten wax. This can lead to surrounding f...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 11, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Ireland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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