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Decorative Candles
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Release #08-168
Firm's Contact: (888) 922-9245
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Pottery Barn Recalls Decorative Candles 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: Round and Egg-Shaped
Decorative Candles
Units: About 185,000
Importer: Pottery Barn of San Francisco,
Calif.
Hazard: The candle's exterior coating can
ignite, posing a fire hazard.
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.
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.
Sold at: Pottery Barn stores nationwide from
September 2007 through December 2007 for
between $10 and $20.
Manufactured in: Hong Kong
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop
using the recalled candles and return them
to any Pottery Barn store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, contact Pottery Barn toll-free
at (888) 922-9245 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m.
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