Ballard Designs Inc. Recalls Potted Candles for Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3442.
This recall involves Toulon potted candles that were sold individually and as a set. The larger, citronella-scented single candles were sold in cream, green and terracotta. Candles sold as a set include four smaller candles with cream or green pots and were sold in citronella and unscented. Item numbers involved in the recall are AW058 (single) and AW057 (set). The pots have a raised floral and garland design.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3442.
Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and discard them. Consumers should contact Ballard Designs for instructions on how to receive a full refund. Direct notices from Ballard Designs are being sent to consumers with the recalled candles.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Ballard Designs' Web Site And Through Its Toll-free Number From May 2006 Through June 2006 For About $35 For Set Of Four Candles And $69 For The Large Candle. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3442.
For more information, consumers should contact Ballard Designs at (800) 367-2810 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ballarddesigns.com
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Ballard Designs' Web Site And Through Its Toll-free Number From May 2006 Through June 2006 For About $35 For Set Of Four Candles And $69 For The Large Candle. Recall FAQ
Ballard Designs' Web Site And Through Its Toll-free Number From May 2006 Through June 2006 For About $35 For Set Of Four Candles And $69 For The Large Candle. is the subject of a lighting recall: Ballard Designs Inc. Recalls Potted Candles for Fire Hazard. The notice was published on August 14, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 775 units are potentially affected.