CPSC2002-10-16
CPSC, Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard
There have been reports that some tea-light candles burning in the candleholder could flare up, posing a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candleholders, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange. Consumers who purchased the candleholder from the catalog or web site should call to arrange product return and refund, including the cost of postage.
Sold at
Pottery Barn stores, web site and catalogs sold the candleholders nationwide, from August 2002 through early October 2002, for about $29.
Affected count
About 11,500
Injuries reported
Pottery Barn has received 10 reports of candles in the candleholder flaring. One consumer reported receiving a minor burn from the candle wax.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Halloween Tree Tea-Light Candleholders
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should call Pottery Barn toll- free at (800) 699-0449 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday, or visit their web site at www.potterybarn.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Pottery-Barn-Announce-Recall-of-Halloween-Candleholders-Don't want to check this manually?
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