Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. Recalls Candles Sold at Pier 1 Imports Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 06204 · Jul 5, 2006 · Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc.
413,000
units affected
413,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06204
- Date
- Jul 5, 2006
- Company
- Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc.
- Units affected
- 413,000
- Product
- Cement Candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled candles are cylindrical pillars measuring 3"(d) x 4"(h), 3"(d) x 6"(h), and 4"(d) x 6"(h) with a sand layer base. The recalled models are the Cement Aspen Flower (White), SKUs 2115564, 2115577, 2115592; Cement Downpour (Gray), SKUs 2118150, 2118176, 2118189; Cement Biscotti (Khaki), SKUs 2115523, 2115536, 2115549; and Cement Citrus Cilantro (Green), SKUs 2115499, 2115508, 2115510.
What can happen
The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. has received nine reports from Pier 1 Imports of incidents involving flaring of the candles. No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Pier 1 Imports through its retail stores nationwide, its Web site (www.pier1.com) and its Summer 2006 catalog from February 2006 through May 2006 for between $10 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cement candles?
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.
What is the hazard?
The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.