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IKEA recalls Smöjtrad candles over fire risk amid global incidents

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Key Points
  • IKEA recalls Smöjtrad candles due to manufacturing defect with extra wicks posing fire risk
  • Russia attacks Ukraine overnight causing casualties in Poltava and Zaporizhzhia regions
  • Explosion at Texas oil refinery shakes homes but causes no injuries, prompts road closures

IKEA is recalling the Smöjtrad candle due to risk of fire and burn injuries. According to the company, the recall is due to a manufacturing defect where some Smöjtrad candles contain extra wicks embedded in the wax. IKEA stated, 'Due to a manufacturing defect, some Smöjtrad candles may contain extra wicks embedded in the wax. In the affected products, the extra wicks can ignite, which can cause a larger flame than expected and pose a risk of fire or burn injuries.' The affected products are Smöjtrad pillar candles without scent, 25 cm, in beige, green, light green, and light pink, sold in packs of 4. According to reports, customers who purchased the candles are urged to stop using them and return them for a refund.

Russia attacked several locations in Ukraine overnight. In the Poltava region, two people died and at least eleven were injured after residential buildings and a hotel were hit, according to Ukrainska Pravda. In Zaporizhzhia, one person died and at least five were injured after a high-rise building was hit by a drone.

Due to a manufacturing defect, some Smöjtrad candles may contain extra wicks embedded in the wax. In the affected products, the extra wicks can ignite, which can cause a larger flame than expected and pose a risk of fire or burn injuries.

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An explosion occurred at an oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas. According to Sheriff Zena Stephens, there are no reports of injuries from the explosion in Port Arthur, Texas. Witnesses say houses several kilometers from the explosion site shook. Residents near the explosion in Port Arthur are advised to stay indoors, and nearby Highway 87 and Highway 82 are closed.

Wall Street started the week with rising stock prices, driven by President Donald Trump's comments about 'very good and productive talks' with Iran. The market reacted with cautious relief to Trump's comments, despite Iran later denying any discussions had taken place. Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.4%, S&P 500 increased 1.2%, and Nasdaq Composite closed up 1.4%. Oil prices have dropped significantly, with a barrel of Brent crude oil now fluctuating between $95 and $100. Stocks of companies with high fuel costs rose on Monday, such as Norwegian Cruise (up 6.2%), American Airlines (up 3.8%), and United Airlines (up 4.5%).

Someone has poured suspected flammable liquid into a letterbox in an apartment building in Täby, which we have classified as attempted aggravated arson.

Per Fahlström, Police spokesperson

A police operation is ongoing in Täby. Police spokesperson Per Fahlström said, 'Someone has poured suspected flammable liquid into a letterbox in an apartment building in Täby, which we have classified as attempted aggravated arson.' No one is reported injured in the Täby incident, and police conducted door-to-door checks in the area. The fire department was initially on the scene in Täby. No one has been arrested in the Täby incident.

Police searched for a missing girl in Mora on Monday evening after she left home around 4:30 PM. The missing girl in Mora was found at 9:36 PM, having fallen and been a bit cold, but otherwise in good condition.

Police have launched an investigation into attempted murder in Malmö after a man in his 20s was found with injuries.

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