The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08083·Announced 2007-11-15

Roost Recalls Birch Bark Wrapped Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Roost is recalling approximately 1,200 birch bark wrapped candles because the bark can ignite as the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 with three reported ignition incidents, but no injuries or property damage have been reported, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Roost, d.b.a. Gate Five Group LLC, is recalling approximately 1,200 Birch Bark Wrapped Candles. The recall involves candles with a white center and brown birch bark sides. The "Roost" brand name and item number are located on the box, and "Roost" is also printed on the warning label on the bottom of the candle. The affected item numbers and sizes are CN501 (4 ½ x 4 ½ inches), CN502 (7 x 6 inches), CN503 (7 x 9 inches), and CN504 (12 x 3 inches).

The birch bark wrapping of the candles can ignite when the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received three reports of the birch bark wrapping igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

The candles were sold at specialty retailers nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for between $20 and $80. Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or call Roost for product pickup and a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Roost collect at (415) 339-9500 ext. 212 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.roostco.com.

The recalled product

Product
Birch Bark Wrapped Candles
Manufacturer
Gate Five Group LLC, d.b.a. Roost, of Sausalito, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard
Affected units
1,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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