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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: Round and Egg-Shaped Decorative
Candles
Units: About 185,000
Importer: Pottery Barn of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: The candle's exterior coating can ignite,
posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Pottery Barn has received two
reports of the gold paint on the candle exterior igniting. No
injuries or property damage have been reported.
Description: This recall involves egg-shaped and large
and small round candles sold in three sizes. The candles were
sold in green, red and white with gold glitter and leaf designs.
The recall includes all styles of this candle, including style
numbers 9444811, 9444928, 9444936, 9444944, 9444944, 9445214,
9445222, 9445222, and 9445313. The style number for the candles
can be found on the price ticket under the candle.
Sold at: Pottery Barn stores nationwide from September
2007 through December 2007 for between $10 and $20.
Manufactured in: Hong Kong
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the
recalled candles and return them to any Pottery Barn store for a
full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Pottery Barn toll-free at (888) 922-9245 between 7 a.m. and 12
a.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or visit the company's Web site at
www.potterybarn.com
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