CPSC, Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-10-16). Hazards: fire, burn. About 11,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03015 |
| Published | 2002-10-16 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-29 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Halloween Tree Tea-Light Candleholders |
| Firm named in the title | Pottery Barn |
| Firms | Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 11,500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Pottery Barn stores, web site and catalogs sold the candleholders nationwide, from August 2002 through early October 2002, for about $29. |
Description
The black wire "Scary Tree Tea-Light Holder" is about 18 inches high. The tree branches hold six tea-light candles in orange glass pots.
Hazard
There have been reports that some tea-light candles burning in the candleholder could flare up, posing a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candleholders, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange. Consumers who purchased the candleholder from the catalog or web site should call to arrange product return and refund, including the cost of postage.
Incidents and injuries
Pottery Barn has received 10 reports of candles in the candleholder flaring. One consumer reported receiving a minor burn from the candle wax.
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