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Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled March 6, 2008 · CPSC recall 08209 · Pier 1 Imports
Hazard
The spacing of the holes in a concentrated pattern allows the holder to heat up. This can cause the tealights to burn unexpectedly fast and with a higher flame height than normal, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Discard the product.
Units
About 18,000
Incidents / injuries
Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of high flames. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The metal Tealight Candle Holder measures 7" x 7" and has a silver metallic top with a black base. It has nine square openings for use with tealight candles. The product's SKU number 2174941 can be located on the bottom of the base.
What to do
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Discard the product.
Product
Silver Square Tealight Candle Holder
Imported by
Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
Retailers
Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2007 for between $6 and $25.
Made in
Philippines
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →