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CPSC, Pottery Barn Outlet Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
Recalled November 9, 2005 · CPSC recall 06026 · Pottery Barn Outlet
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately and return them to the Pottery Barn Outlet store for a refund or exchange.
Units
About 900
Incidents / injuries
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.
Description
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 to do
Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately and return them to the Pottery Barn Outlet store for a refund or exchange.
Contact
For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Outlet at (800) 586-5615 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday.
Product
Spooky Tree Tea-Light Holder
Imported by
Pottery Barn Outlet, of San Francisco, Calif.
Retailers
13 Pottery Barn Outlet and Williams-Sonoma Marketplace Outlet stores nationwide from September 2005 through October 2005 for about $23.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →