CPSC recall · Reported October 16, 2002
CPSC, Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
There have been reports that some tea-light candles burning in the candleholder could flare up, posing a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif. recalled The black wire "Scary Tree Tea-Light Holder" is about 18 inches high. The tree branches h….
CPSC, Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders was recalled by Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif. in October 16, 2002. Reason: There have been reports that some tea-light candles burning in the candleholder could flare up, posing a fire…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candleholders, and return them to the store w…. Verify recall #03015 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-There have been reports that some tea-light candles burning in the candleholder could flare up, posing a fire….
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- agency class
- October 16, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The black wire "Scary Tree Tea-Light Holder" is about 18 inches high. The tree branches hold six tea-light candles in orange glass pots.
Reason for recall
There have been reports that some tea-light candles burning in the candleholder could flare up, posing a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the candleholders, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange. Consumers who purchased the candleholder from the catalog or web site should call to arrange product return and refund, including the cost of postage.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03015 |
| Date reported | October 16, 2002 |
| Date initiated | October 16, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 11,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the candleholders, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.…
- Check the recall number (03015) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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