CPSCJanuary 17, 2008

Pottery Barn Decorative Candles recall: Fire Hazard

Pottery Barn Recalls Decorative Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Pottery Barn Decorative Candles recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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

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
Round and Egg-Shaped Decorative Candles
Company
Pottery Barn of San Francisco, Calif.
Quantity
About 185,000
Sold at
Pottery Barn stores nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $10 and $20.
Recall date
January 17, 2008
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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