Crate and Barrel Recalls Succulent Plant-Shaped Candles in a Pot Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 10264 · announced June 15, 2010 · Crate And Barrel, A Division Of Euromarket Designs · 5,400 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of the wax igniting. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Sold at: Crate and Barrel stores and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from February 2010 through April 2010 for about $7.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Crate and Barrel at (800) 451-8217 between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday or visit the firm's website at http://www.crateandbarrel.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.