Ballard Designs Inc. Recalls Potted Candles for Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 06573. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 06573 has the recall date 14 Aug 2006. The notice names the firm Ballard Designs. The recall has about 775 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Candles & Candle Holders.
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 775 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Toulon Potted Candles, About 775 candles and candle sets, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Distributor | Ballard Designs Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 775Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Ballard Designs
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2011 | Ballard Designs Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06573. https://recallregister.com/product/3442-ballard-designs-inc-recalls-potted-candles-for-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06573 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06573?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 775 candles and candle sets
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China