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.