Safety regulator, Pottery Barn Outlet Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
Recall 06026 · Nov 9, 2005 · Pottery Barn Outlet
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06026
- Date
- Nov 9, 2005
- Company
- Pottery Barn Outlet
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- Spooky Tree Tea-Light Holder
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately and return them to the Pottery Barn Outlet store for a refund or exchange.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled spooky tree tea-light holder?
Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately and return them to the Pottery Barn Outlet store for a refund or exchange.
What is 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.
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.