Pier 1 Imports Recalls Hanging Glass Star Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 14149 · Apr 17, 2014 · Pier 1 Imports
10,800
units affected
10,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14149
- Date
- Apr 17, 2014
- Company
- Pier 1 Imports
- Units affected
- 10,800
- Product
- Hanging Glass Star Lanterns
- Product type
- Outdoor Lighting
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall includes Pier 1 Imports' hanging glass star lanterns. The lanterns were sold in the following colors and SKU numbers: amber (SKU 2717349), clear (SKU 2717351) and red (SKU 2724169). The SKU number is printed on a hang tag attached to the lantern. The lantern is a three-dimension star-shape made of gold-toned metal and glass. The lantern measures seven inches wide, seven inches deep and seven inches high. A metal tea light cup sits inside the metal and glass star.
What can happen
The solder welds on the lantern can melt due to heat from a tea light. This can cause the candle holder to break and expose the flame, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging glass star lanterns and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or a store credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pier 1 Imports has received five reports of the solder melting on the lanterns, including one report of the lantern falling apart and burning a rug. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from August 2013 through February 2014 for between $16 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hanging glass star lanterns?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging glass star lanterns and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or a store credit.
What is the hazard?
The solder welds on the lantern can melt due to heat from a tea light. This can cause the candle holder to break and expose the 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.