Ballard Designs Inc. Recalls Potted Candles for Fire Hazard

The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 06573
Affected scope: About 775 candles and candle sets

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Ballard Designs Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. recalled This recall involves Toulon potted candles that were sold individually and as a set. The ….

Ballard Designs Inc. Recalls Potted Candles for Fire Hazard was recalled by Ballard Designs Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. in August 14, 2006. Reason: The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and discard them. Consumers should …. Verify recall #06573 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Ballard Designs Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: August 14, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06573 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Toulon potted candles that were sold individually and as a set. The larger, citronella-scented single candles were sold in cream, green and terracotta. Candles sold as a set include four smaller candles with cream or green pots and were sold in citronella and unscented. Item numbers involved in the recall are AW058 (single) and AW057 (set). The pots have a raised floral and garland design.

Reason for recall

The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and discard them. Consumers should contact Ballard Designs for instructions on how to receive a full refund. Direct notices from Ballard Designs are being sent to consumers with the recalled candles.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	06573
Date reported	August 14, 2006
Date initiated	August 14, 2006
Recalling firm	Ballard Designs Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.
Affected scope	About 775 candles and candle sets
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 stop using these candles immediately and discard them. Consumers should contact Ballard Designs for instructions…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 14, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06573.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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