Pier 1 Imports Recalls Golden Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11144 · Feb 24, 2011 · Pier 1 Imports
370,000
units affected
370,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11144
- Date
- Feb 24, 2011
- Company
- Pier 1 Imports
- Units affected
- 370,000
- Product
- Golden tea lights sold with ornament tea light holders
- Product type
- Candles
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all tea lights in golden tin cups sold in sets of five with either the Red Ornament Tea Light Holder (SKU 2473959) or the White Ornament Tea Light Holder (SKU 2473961). The SKU number is found on the packaging.
What can happen
The flame from the tea lights can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea lights and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports store to receive new tea lights.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of high flames. In one of these incidents, the consumer suffered a minor burn.
- Sold at
- Pier 1 Imports stores from September 2010 through January 2011 for between $2 and $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled golden tea lights sold with ornament tea light holders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea lights and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports store to receive new tea lights.
What is the hazard?
The flame from the tea lights can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard.
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.