Pier 1 Imports Recalls Temani Wicker Furniture Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Standard
Recall 17164 · May 23, 2017 · Pier 1 Imports
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17164
- Date
- May 23, 2017
- Company
- Pier 1 Imports
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- Temani ivory wicker chair, settee and ottoman
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves the Pier 1 Imports Temani collection, which includes a chair, settee and ottoman. They are ivory colored, made of rattan wicker, and were sold without a cushion. The chair measures 29 inches wide, 29.5 inches deep and 35.5 inches high, the settee measures 51.5 inches wide, 29.5 inches deep and 35.5 inches high, and the ottoman measures 27 inches wide, 18 inches deep and 16 inches high. The furniture has a Pier 1 Imports logo on the underside of each chair, settee and ottoman. The recall involves only the ivory-colored Temani collection. Item SKU Number Chair 2769765 Settee 2860548 Ottoman 2769778
What can happen
The paint used on the wicker furniture can contain excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled furniture immediately and return it to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or a merchandise credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from March 2014 to April 2017 for between $140 and $560.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled temani ivory wicker chair, settee and ottoman?
Consumers should stop using the recalled furniture immediately and return it to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or a merchandise credit.
What is the hazard?
The paint used on the wicker furniture can contain excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
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.