Pottery Barn Recall to Issue Important Safety Warning for Halloween House Tealight Holders

Halloween House Tea Light Holder

Date of Recall

2003-10-02

CPSC Release Number

04-004

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Company Phone Number

(888) 922-9245

Units

5,400

Manufacturer

Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif.

Sold By

Pottery Barn retail stores nationwide from July 2003 through September 2003 for about $40.

Problem/Hazard

Using a plastic tealight in the turret may cause the tealight to flare up, presenting a fire hazard. Only metal tealight holders should be used.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

The Halloween House is all black in color with wire-web windows, mesh rooftops and a brick-front exterior. The house is made of metal and measures 14.5 inches in height. The base of the house is a thin, flat piece of metal surrounded by a black wire metal fence. The house holds four tealights on the bottom floor and one inside the turret. "Made In China" is written on a sticker on the bottom of the house.

Remedy

Consumers should go to their Pottery Barn store with the purchase receipt, if available, to receive a complimentary set of metal tealights and a warning sticker to place on the item for future users that states: "Warning - Do not use plastic tealights. Use only with metal tealights."

Consumer Contact

Pottery Barn for recorded information anytime at (888) 922-9245.

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