Pier 1 Imports Recalls Golden Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled February 24, 2011 · CPSC recall 11144 · Pier 1 Imports

Hazard

The flame from the tea lights can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 370,000 tea lights in United States and 30,000 tea lights in Canada

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received four reports of high flames. In one of these incidents, the consumer suffered a minor burn.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea lights and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports store to receive new tea lights.

Contact

For additional information, contact Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit Pier 1 Imports' website at www.pier1.com

Product

Golden tea lights sold with ornament tea light holders

Imported by

Pier 1 Imports®, of Fort Worth, Texas

Retailers

Pier 1 Imports stores from September 2010 through January 2011 for between $2 and $8.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →