The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03015·Announced 2002-10-16

Pottery Barn Recalls Halloween Tree Tea-Light Candleholders Due to Fire Hazard

Pottery Barn is recalling Halloween Tree Tea-Light Candleholders because candles may flare up, posing a fire and burn risk. About 11,500 units were sold nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard and burn injuries, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has been reported but is not severe or life-threatening.

Plain-English summary

Pottery Barn is recalling approximately 11,500 Halloween Tree Tea-Light Candleholders. The black wire candleholders, which stand about 18 inches high and hold six tea-light candles in orange glass pots, were sold nationwide in Pottery Barn stores, via website, and through catalogs from August 2002 through early October 2002 for about $29 each.

The recall was issued because tea-light candles burning in the holders may flare up, creating a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries. Pottery Barn has received 10 reports of candles flaring, including one report of a consumer receiving a minor burn from candle wax.

Consumers should immediately stop using the candleholders and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange. Those who bought the items from the catalog or website should call Pottery Barn to arrange a return and refund, which includes the cost of postage. For more information, consumers can call Pottery Barn toll-free at (800) 699-0449 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday, or visit www.potterybarn.com.

The recalled product

Product
Halloween Tree Tea-Light Candleholders
Category
Consumer Product — Home Decor
Hazard
Affected units
11,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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