Pottery Barn Recalls Decorative Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled January 17, 2008 · CPSC recall 08168 · Pottery Barn

Recalled Round and Egg-Shaped Decorative Candles

Hazard

The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Pottery Barn store for a full refund.

Units

About 185,000

Incidents / injuries

Pottery Barn has received two reports of the gold paint on the candle exterior igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Pottery Barn store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Pottery Barn toll-free at (888) 922-9245 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or visit the company's Web site at www.potterybarn.com

Product

Round and Egg-Shaped Decorative Candles

Imported by

Pottery Barn of San Francisco, Calif.

Retailers

Pottery Barn stores nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $10 and $20.

Made in

Hong Kong

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