Crate and Barrel Recalls Candles

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Crate and Barrel, announced a voluntary recall of select decorative candles.

This recall involves a set of nine succulent plant-shaped green candles in clay pots that were sold in a black container with a SKU number of 557-806. The SKU numbers are on the bottom of the original packaging. The products were sold at Crate and Barrel stores and online from February 2010 through April 2010 for about $7. There are about 5,400 units in the U.S. and about 90 units in Canada.

According to the recall, the wax in this candle melts quickly inside and overflows outside the pot and can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers. The firm has received one report of the wax igniting. No injuries or property damage were reported.