Succulent plant-shaped decorative candles in a pot

CPSC Recall #10-264 — June 14, 2010

Recall #10-264 Date: June 14, 2010 Remedy: Refund

Product

Succulent plant-shaped decorative candles in a pot

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.

Hazard

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.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received one report of the wax igniting. No injuries or property damage were reported.

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.

Units Affected

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

Sold At

Crate and Barrel stores and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from February 2010 through April 2010 for about $7.

Importer

Crate and Barrel, a division of Euromarket Designs Inc., of Northbrook, Ill.

Manufactured In

China