CPSC2010-06-15
Crate and Barrel Recalls Succulent Plant-Shaped Candles in a Pot Due to Fire Hazard
Crate and Barrel, a division of Euromarket Designs Inc., of Northbrook, Ill.
Hazard
The wax in this candle melts quickly inside and overflows outside the pot and can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return the product to any Crate and Barrel store for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the recalled candles through Crate and Barrel's catalog or on the firm's Web site should contact Crate and Barrel to arrange to return the candles for a full refund.
Sold at
Crate and Barrel stores and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from February 2010 through April 2010 for about $7.
Affected count
About 5,400 in the U.S. and about 90 in Canada
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of the wax igniting. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Succulent plant-shaped decorative candles in a pot
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Crate and Barrel at (800) 451-8217 between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday or visit the firm's website at http://www.crateandbarrel.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Crate-and-Barrel-Recalls-Succulent-Plant-Shaped-Candles-in-a-Pot-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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