Crate and Barrel Recalls Succulent Plant-Shaped Candles in a Pot Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-06-15). Hazards: fire, burn. About 5,400 units in the US and 90 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10264 |
| Published | 2010-06-15 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products | Succulent plant-shaped decorative candles in a pot |
| Firm named in the title | Crate and Barrel |
| Firms | Crate and Barrel, a division of Euromarket Designs Inc., of Northbrook, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 5,400 |
| Units (Canada) | 90 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Crate and Barrel stores and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from February 2010 through April 2010 for about $7. |
Description
This recall involves a set of nine succulent plant-shaped green candles in clay pots that were sold in a black container with a SKU number of 557-806. The SKU numbers are on the bottom of the original packaging.
Hazard
The wax in this candle melts quickly inside and overflows outside the pot and can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return the product to any Crate and Barrel store for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the recalled candles through Crate and Barrel's catalog or on the firm's Web site should contact Crate and Barrel to arrange to return the candles for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the wax igniting. No injuries or property damage were reported.
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