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'Roost' Birch Bark Wrapped Candles Recalled

November 15, 2007    Spanish
Roost is 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.

There have been three reports of the birch bark wrapping igniting as the candle burned down. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

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.

The candles were sold by specialty retailers nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for between $20 and $80. They were made in China.

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.

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.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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