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CPSC, Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders

Recalled October 16, 2002 · CPSC recall 03015 · Pottery Barn

Recalled Halloween Candleholders
Hazard
There have been reports that some tea-light candles burning in the candleholder could flare up, posing a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candleholders, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange. Consumers who purchased the candleholder from the catalog or web site should call to arrange product return and refund, including the cost of postage.
Units
About 11,500
Incidents / injuries
Pottery Barn has received 10 reports of candles in the candleholder flaring. One consumer reported receiving a minor burn from the candle wax.

Description

The black wire "Scary Tree Tea-Light Holder" is about 18 inches high. The tree branches hold six tea-light candles in orange glass pots.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the candleholders, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange. Consumers who purchased the candleholder from the catalog or web site should call to arrange product return and refund, including the cost of postage.

Contact

For more information, consumers should call Pottery Barn toll- free at (800) 699-0449 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday, or visit their web site at www.potterybarn.com

Product
Halloween Tree Tea-Light Candleholders
Distributed by
Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif.
Retailers
Pottery Barn stores, web site and catalogs sold the candleholders nationwide, from August 2002 through early October 2002, for about $29.
Made in
China

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