Pier 1 Imports Recalls Chalk Note Mugs Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 17156 · May 18, 2017 · Pier 1 Imports
15,300
units affected
15,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17156
- Date
- May 18, 2017
- Company
- Pier 1 Imports
- Units affected
- 15,300
- Product
- Chalk Note Mugs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Pier 1 Imports Chalk Note Mugs that can be written on with chalk. The stoneware mugs were sold in black and measure 5.25 inches tall by 5 inches in diameter. "Stoneware" and "Pier 1 Imports" are printed on the bottom of the mug.
What can happen
The mugs can crack when filled with hot liquid, posing a burn hazard to users.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and contact Pier 1 Imports for a full refund or merchandise credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received reports of eight mugs cracking when filled with a hot liquid. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at Pier1.com from March 2016 through April 2017 for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled chalk note mugs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and contact Pier 1 Imports for a full refund or merchandise credit.
What is the hazard?
The mugs can crack when filled with hot liquid, posing a burn hazard to users.
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.