Pottery Barn Recalls Decorative Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Home product recall 08-168. Announced by CPSC on Jan 17, 2008.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jan 17, 2008. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 185,000 units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The candle’s exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Pottery Barn store for a full refund.
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- How to reach the firm: 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
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 185,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Round and Egg-Shaped Decorative Candles.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Pottery Barn, San Francisco, Calif.
- Pottery Barn stores nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $10 and $20.
- Made in Hong Kong, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Pottery Barn has received two reports of the gold paint on the candle exterior igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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