Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Birch Bark Wrapped Candles Recalled by Roost Due to Fire Hazard

Released: Thursday, November 15, 2007 by CPSC

Nov

15

2007
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gate Five Group LLC, d.b.a. Roost, of Sausalito, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,200 Birch Bark Wrapped Candles. The bark wrapping of the candle can ignite when the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard.

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Recall Details

Product

Birch Bark Wrapped Candles

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 NumberSize (Inches)
CN5014 ½ x 4 ½
CN5027 x 6
CN5037 x 9
CN50412 x 3

Hazards

The bark wrapping of the candle can ignite when the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents

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.

Remedy

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.


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