Ballard Designs Inc. Recalls Potted Candles for Fire Hazard
Recall 06573 · Aug 14, 2006 · Ballard Designs Inc.
775
units affected
775
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06573
- Date
- Aug 14, 2006
- Company
- Ballard Designs Inc.
- Units affected
- 775
- Product
- Toulon Potted Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Toulon potted candles that were sold individually and as a set. The larger, citronella-scented single candles were sold in cream, green and terracotta. Candles sold as a set include four smaller candles with cream or green pots and were sold in citronella and unscented. Item numbers involved in the recall are AW058 (single) and AW057 (set). The pots have a raised floral and garland design.
What can happen
The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and discard them. Consumers should contact Ballard Designs for instructions on how to receive a full refund. Direct notices from Ballard Designs are being sent to consumers with the recalled candles.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Ballard Designs' Web site and through its toll-free number from May 2006 through June 2006 for about $35 for set of four candles and $69 for the large candle.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toulon potted candles?
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and discard them. Consumers should contact Ballard Designs for instructions on how to receive a full refund. Direct notices from Ballard Designs are being sent to consumers with the recalled candles.
What is the hazard?
The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.