Pottery Barn Outlet Recall of Halloween Candleholders

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2005
Release #06-026

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 586-5615
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Pottery Barn Outlet Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: "Spooky Tree Tea-Light Holder"

Units: About 900

Importer/Retailer: Pottery Barn Outlet, of San Francisco, Calif.

Hazard: The recalled candleholders could allow tea lights to have a high flame. This poses a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers. This product was previously recalled by Pottery Barn on October 16, 2002.

Incidents/Injuries: Pottery Barn Outlet has received one report of a flare up. There are no reported injuries. During the previous recall, there were 10 reports of candleholders flaring and one consumer reported receiving a minor burn from the candle wax.

Description: The recalled candleholders are constructed of black wire and stand about 18 inches high. The tree branches hold six tea light candles in orange glass pots.

Sold at: 13 Pottery Barn Outlet and Williams-Sonoma Marketplace Outlet stores nationwide from September 2005 through October 2005 for about $23.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately and return them to the Pottery Barn Outlet store for a refund or exchange.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Outlet at (800) 586-5615 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday.

Picture of Recalled Halloween Candleholders