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Pottery Barn Recalls Gourd Candles for Fire Hazard

Reported: November 21, 2006 Initiated: November 21, 2006 #07038

Product 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 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

Reason for Recall

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.

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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 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. Recalled by Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif.. Units affected: About 68,000.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
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).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 21, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07038.