CPSCGeneral Alert
Birch Bark Wrapped Candles Recalled by Roost Due to Fire Hazard
Published: November 15, 2007Recall ID: 08083Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bark wrapping of the candle can ignite when the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the following Roost birch bark wrapped candles. The center of the candle is white and the sides are covered with brown birch bark. "Roost" and the item number can be found on the box. "Roost" can also be found on the warning label on the bottom of the candle. Item Number Size (Inches) CN501 4 ½ x 4 ½ CN502 7 x 6 CN503 7 x 9 CN504 12 x 3
Affected Products
Birch Bark Wrapped Candles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Birch-Bark-Wrapped-Candles-Recalled-by-Roost-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Birch Bark Wrapped Candles Recalled by Roost Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b83751e288c34d38a6aa1e1d818f7b78.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Birch Bark Wrapped Candles |
| Hazards › Name | The bark wrapping of the candle can ignite when the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of the birch bark wrapping igniting as the candle burned down. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Birch Bark Wrapped Candles |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 4093 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or call Roost for product pickup and a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Gate Five Group LLC, d.b.a. Roost, of Sausalito, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty retailers nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for between $20 and $80. |
| Recall Date | 2007-11-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the following Roost birch bark wrapped candles. The center of the candle is white and the sides are covered with brown birch bark. "Roost" and the item number can be found on the box. "Roost" can also be found on the warning label on the bottom of the candle. Item Number Size (Inches) CN501 4 ½ x 4 ½ CN502 7 x 6 CN503 7 x 9 CN504 12 x 3 |
| Recall Number | 08083 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Roost collect at (415) 339-9500 ext. 212 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.roostco.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |