Pier 1 Imports Recalls Santa Tea Light Holders Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled January 14, 2010 · CPSC recall 10111 · Pier 1 Imports

Hazard

The flame from tea lights can ignite these tea light holders, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 61,500 in the United States and 5,500 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received three reports of the tea light holders burning. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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 to do

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.

Contact

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

Product

Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holders

Imported by

Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas

Retailers

Pier 1 Imports in the U.S. and Canada from September 2009 through December 2009 for about $10.

Made in

China

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