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Ballard Designs Inc. Recalls Potted Candles for Fire Hazard

Recalled August 14, 2006 · CPSC recall 06573 · Ballard Designs

Recalled Toulon Potted Candles
Hazard
The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 775 candles and candle sets
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

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 to do

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.

Contact

For more information, consumers should contact Ballard Designs at (800) 367-2810 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ballarddesigns.com

Product
Toulon Potted Candles
Distributed by
Ballard Designs Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.
Retailers
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.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →