Pottery Barn Recalls Gourd Candles for Fire Hazard
Gourd Candles
Date of Recall
2006-11-21CPSC Release Number
07-038Manufactured In
Vietnam.Company Phone Number
(888) 922-9245Units
About 68,000Distributor
Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif.Sold By
Pottery Barn stores nationwide, the Pottery Barn catalog and PotteryBarn.com from September 2006 through October 2006 for between $12 and $24.Problem/Hazard
The gourd candles can have excessive flame height and could fail to self-extinguish when burning down to the bottom of the candle, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
This recall involves five styles of individual gourd-shaped candles and a set of eight mini-gourd candles. The style number for the candles can be found on the price ticket, receipt or shipping invoice.Gourd-Shaped Candles | Style Number | Price |
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Medium Dark Green Gourd | 6249403 | $12 |
Long Tan Gourd that is butternut squash-shaped with two wicks | 6278204 | $16 |
Tall Beige Gourd | 6841803 | $16 |
Tall Dark Green Gourd | 8119265 | $19 |
Medium, Light Green Gourd | 8119331 | $12 |
A set of eight Mini Gourd candles that contains two white, two green and four beige candles |
8117798 | $24 |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these candles and return them to Pottery Barn for a full refund. Customers who purchased the candles via catalog or potterybarn.com can call the toll-free number for a refund (including shipping).Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Pottery Barn toll-free at (888) 922-9245 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.potterybarn.comRecall Comments
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