Birch Bark Wrapped Candles Recalled by Roost Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08083 · Nov 15, 2007 · Gate Five Group LLC, d.b.a. Roost
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08083
- Date
- Nov 15, 2007
- Company
- Gate Five Group LLC, d.b.a. Roost
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Birch Bark Wrapped Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the following Roost birch bark wrapped candles. The center of the candle is white and the sides are covered with brown birch bark. "Roost" and the item number can be found on the box. "Roost" can also be found on the warning label on the bottom of the candle. Item Number Size (Inches) CN501 4 ½ x 4 ½ CN502 7 x 6 CN503 7 x 9 CN504 12 x 3
What can happen
The bark wrapping of the candle can ignite when the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or call Roost for product pickup and a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of the birch bark wrapping igniting as the candle burned down. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty retailers nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for between $20 and $80.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled birch bark wrapped candles?
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or call Roost for product pickup and a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The bark wrapping of the candle can ignite when the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard.
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.