Pier 1 Imports Recalls Santa Tea Light Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10111 · Jan 14, 2010 · Pier 1 Imports
61,500
units affected
61,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10111
- Date
- Jan 14, 2010
- Company
- Pier 1 Imports
- Units affected
- 61,500
- Product
- Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holders
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holder is red and white and designed in the image of Santa Claus. The tea light holder measures approximately 7-1/2 inches tall and 3-1/2 inches wide with a red metal hat and an opening in the back to place a tea light candle. SKU number 2417274 is printed on the bottom of the tea light holder.
What can happen
The flame from tea lights can ignite these tea light holders, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holder immediately and return it to their nearest Pier 1 Imports retail store for a full refund or merchandise credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of the tea light holders burning. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Pier 1 Imports in the U.S. and Canada from September 2009 through December 2009 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ceramic santa tea light holders?
Consumers should stop using the Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holder immediately and return it to their nearest Pier 1 Imports retail store for a full refund or merchandise credit.
What is the hazard?
The flame from tea lights can ignite these tea light holders, posing a fire hazard.
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