CPSC, Pottery Barn Outlet Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders

Recall Date
2005-11-09
Manufacturer
Pottery Barn Outlet, of San Francisco, Calif.
Units Affected
About 900

Products Involved

Spooky Tree Tea-Light Holder

Hazard

The recalled candleholders could allow tea lights to have a high flame. This poses a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers. This product was previously recalled by Pottery Barn on October 16, 2002.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately and return them to the Pottery Barn Outlet store for a refund or exchange.

Reported Injuries

Pottery Barn Outlet has received one report of a flare up. There are no reported injuries. During the previous recall, there were 10 reports of candleholders flaring and one consumer reported receiving a minor burn from the candle wax.

Sold At

13 Pottery Barn Outlet and Williams-Sonoma Marketplace Outlet stores nationwide from September 2005 through October 2005 for about $23.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

The recalled candleholders are constructed of black wire and stand 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