CPSC, Pottery Barn Outlet Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
CPSC recall 06026 · announced November 9, 2005 · Pottery Barn Outlet · 900 units affected
The product
The recalled candleholders are constructed of black wire and stand about 18 inches high. The tree branches hold six tea light candles in orange glass pots.
The hazard
The recalled candleholders could allow tea lights to have a high flame. This poses a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers. This product was previously recalled by Pottery Barn on October 16, 2002.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately and return them to the Pottery Barn Outlet store for a refund or exchange.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Pottery Barn Outlet has received one report of a flare up. There are no reported injuries. During the previous recall, there were 10 reports of candleholders flaring and one consumer reported receiving a minor burn from the candle wax.
Sold at: 13 Pottery Barn Outlet and Williams-Sonoma Marketplace Outlet stores nationwide from September 2005 through October 2005 for about $23.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Outlet at (800) 586-5615 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.