Pier 1 Recalls Three-Wick Halloween Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 20169 · Aug 19, 2020 · Pier 1
30,810
units affected
30,810
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20169
- Date
- Aug 19, 2020
- Company
- Pier 1
- Units affected
- 30,810
- Product
- Three-Wick Halloween Candles
- Remedy
- dispose
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Pier 1 Imports' three-wick Halloween candles in the scents 'Scary Black Cherry' and 'Death by Chocolate.' The SKU for candles in the scent Scary Black Cherry is 4122285, and the SKU for the Death by Chocolate scent is 4122298. The SKU number is printed on the bottom label of each candle.
What can happen
The candle's high flames can ignite the surface of the wax, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and carefully cut all three wicks as short as possible to prevent other consumers from being able to use the candle. Consumers should then discard the product in their household trash.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pier 1 has received seven reports involving high flames with the three-wick Halloween candles, including one incident resulting in a minor burn injury and one report of minor property damage.
- Sold at
- Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide, and online at www.Pier1.com from June 2019 through October 2019 for between $10 and $17.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled three-wick halloween candles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and carefully cut all three wicks as short as possible to prevent other consumers from being able to use the candle. Consumers should then discard the product in their household trash.
What is the hazard?
The candle's high flames can ignite the surface of the wax, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.