Crate and Barrel Recalls Succulent Plant-Shaped Candles in a Pot Due to Fire Hazard

Succulent plant-shaped decorative candles in a pot

Date of Recall
2010-06-15

CPSC Release Number
10-264

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 451-8217

Units
About 5,400 in the U.S. and about 90 in Canada.

Importer
Crate and Barrel, a division of Euromarket Designs Inc., of Northbrook, Ill.

Sold By
Crate and Barrel stores and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from February 2010 through April 2010 for about $7.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received one report of the wax igniting. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Description
This recall involves a set of nine succulent plant-shaped green candles in clay pots that were sold in a black container with a SKU number of 557-806. The SKU numbers are on the bottom of the original packaging.

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.

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

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