Pottery Barn Recalls Decorative Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08168 · Jan 17, 2008 · Pottery Barn
185,000
units affected
185,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08168
- Date
- Jan 17, 2008
- Company
- Pottery Barn
- Units affected
- 185,000
- Product
- Round and Egg-Shaped Decorative Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves egg-shaped and large and small round candles sold in three sizes. The candles were sold in green, red and white with gold glitter and leaf designs. The recall includes all styles of this candle, including style numbers 9444811, 9444928, 9444936, 9444944, 9444944, 9445214, 9445222, 9445222, and 9445313. The style number for the candles can be found on the price ticket under the candle.
What can happen
The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Pottery Barn store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pottery Barn has received two reports of the gold paint on the candle exterior igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Pottery Barn stores nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $10 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled round and egg-shaped decorative candles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Pottery Barn store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The candle's exterior coating can ignite, 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.