CPSC recall · Reported November 21, 2006
Pottery Barn Recalls Gourd Candles for Fire 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.
Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif. recalled This recall involves five styles of individual gourd-shaped candles and a set of eight mi….
Pottery Barn Recalls Gourd Candles for Fire Hazard was recalled by Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif. in November 21, 2006. Reason: The gourd candles can have excessive flame height and could fail to self-extinguish when burning down to the …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these candles and return them to Pottery Barn for…. Verify recall #07038 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The gourd candles can have excessive flame height and could fail to self-extinguish when burning down to the ….
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- November 21, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07038 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
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, what to 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).
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07038 |
| Date reported | November 21, 2006 |
| Date initiated | November 21, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 68,000 |
| 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 these candles and return them to Pottery Barn for a full refund. Customers who purchased …
- Check the recall number (07038) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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