CPSCNovember 9, 2005

CPSC, Pottery Barn Outlet Announce Recall of Halloween

CPSC, Pottery Barn Outlet Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders

Why was CPSC, Pottery Barn Outlet Announce Recall of Halloween recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Spooky Tree Tea-Light Holder
Company
Pottery Barn Outlet, of San Francisco, Calif.
Quantity
About 900
Sold at
13 Pottery Barn Outlet and Williams-Sonoma Marketplace Outlet stores nationwide from September 2005 through October 2005 for about $23.
Recall date
November 9, 2005
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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