Gardener's Supply Company Candle-Powered Carousels recall: Fire Hazard
Gardener's Supply Company Recalls Candle-Powered Carousels Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Gardener's Supply Company Candle-Powered Carousels recalled?
The candle holder placement on the base of the carousels is too close to the structure, allowing the candle flame to come in contact and ignite different parts of the carousel, including the fans, trees and deer, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the carousel immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers also can mail the product to Gardener's Supply Returns, 5 New England Drive, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Contact: For additional information, contact Gardener's Supply Co. at (800) 876-5520 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gardeners.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
- Candle-Powered Carousels
- Company
- Gardener's Supply Co., of Burlington, Vt.
- Quantity
- About 1,500
- Sold at
- Gardener's Supply retail stores in Burlington and Williston, Vt. and Gardener's supply catalog distributed nationwide and on the internet at www.gardeners.com from September 2008 through November 2008 for about $30.
- Recall date
- December 23, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received three reports of the carousels catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled candle carousels are made of yellow pine and stainless steel and measure about 9 inches in diameter by 13 inches high. The candle measures about 4 inches high. The candle carousels generate heat which rotate the fan blade and can cause the center platform to spin. The carousel is made of wood with cutouts of trees and deer.