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Birch Bark Wrapped Candles
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Release #08-083
Firm's Recall Hotline: (415) 339-9500 x212
(call collect) CPSC Recall Hotline: (800)
638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Birch Bark Wrapped Candles Recalled by Roost
Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Birch Bark Wrapped Candles
Units: About 1,200
Importer: Gate Five Group LLC, d.b.a. Roost,
of Sausalito, Calif.
Hazard: The bark wrapping of the candle can
ignite when the candle burns down, posing a
fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received
three reports of the birch bark wrapping
igniting as the candle burned down. No
injuries or property damage have been
reported.
Description: This recall involves the
following Roost birch bark wrapped candles.
The center of the candle is white and the
sides are covered with brown birch bark.
"Roost" and the item number can be found on
the box. "Roost" can also be found on the
warning label on the bottom of the candle.
Item Number / Size (Inches)
CN501 / 4 ½ x 4 ½
CN502 / 7 x 6
CN503 / 7 x 9
CN504 / 12 x 3
Sold by: Specialty retailers nationwide from
September 2007 through October 2007 for
between $20 and $80.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the
candles immediately and return them to the
place of purchase for a full refund or call
Roost for product pickup and a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, contact Roost collect at (415)
339-9500 ext. 212 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
PT Monday through Friday
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