Pottery Barn Recalls Decorative Candles Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-01-17). Hazards: fire. About 185,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`08168`
Published	2008-01-17
Last updated	2014-05-23
Product category	Candles & Candle Holders
Products	Round and Egg-Shaped Decorative Candles
Firm named in the title	Pottery Barn
Firms	Pottery Barn of San Francisco, Calif. (importer)
Manufactured in	Hong Kong
Units (US)	185,000
Hazard classes	fire
Remedy classes	refund, stop use
Sold	Pottery Barn stores nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $10 and $20.

Description

This recall involves egg-shaped and large and small round candles sold in three sizes. The candles were sold in green, red and white with gold glitter and leaf designs. The recall includes all styles of this candle, including style numbers 9444811, 9444928, 9444936, 9444944, 9444944, 9445214, 9445222, 9445222, and 9445313. The style number for the candles can be found on the price ticket under the candle.

Hazard

The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Pottery Barn store for a full refund.

Incidents and injuries

Pottery Barn has received two reports of the gold paint on the candle exterior igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

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