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Crate and Barrel Recalls Succulent Plant-Shaped Candles in a Pot Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: June 15, 2010 Initiated: June 15, 2010 #10264

Product Description

This recall involves a set of nine succulent plant-shaped green candles in clay pots that were sold in a black container with a SKU number of 557-806. The SKU numbers are on the bottom of the original packaging.

Reason for Recall

The wax in this candle melts quickly inside and overflows outside the pot and can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return the product to any Crate and Barrel store for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the recalled candles through Crate and Barrel's catalog or on the firm's Web site should contact Crate and Barrel to arrange to return the candles for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 5,400 in the U.S. and about 90 in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves a set of nine succulent plant-shaped green candles in clay pots that were sold in a black container with a SKU number of 557-806. The SKU numbers are on the bottom of the original packaging.. Units affected: About 5,400 in the U.S. and about 90 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
The wax in this candle melts quickly inside and overflows outside the pot and can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return the product to any Crate and Barrel store for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the recalled candles through Crate and Barrel's catalog or on the firm's Web site should contact Crate and Barrel to arrange to return the candles for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 15, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10264.