CPSC, Pottery Barn Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders
Source: CPSC Recall #03015
Recall Date
2002-10-16
Manufacturer
Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif.
Units Affected
About 11,500
Products Involved
Halloween Tree Tea-Light Candleholders
Hazard
There have been reports that some tea-light candles burning in the candleholder could flare up, posing a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candleholders, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange. Consumers who purchased the candleholder from the catalog or web site should call to arrange product return and refund, including the cost of postage.
Reported Injuries
Pottery Barn has received 10 reports of candles in the candleholder flaring. One consumer reported receiving a minor burn from the candle wax.
Sold At
Pottery Barn stores, web site and catalogs sold the candleholders nationwide, from August 2002 through early October 2002, for about $29.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The black wire "Scary Tree Tea-Light Holder" is about 18 inches high. The tree branches hold six tea-light candles in orange glass pots.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28