Pier 1 Imports Recalls Golden Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-02-24). Hazards: fire, burn. About 370,000 units in the US and 30,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11144 |
| Published | 2011-02-24 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Candles |
| Products | Golden tea lights sold with ornament tea light holders |
| Firm named in the title | Pier 1 Imports |
| Firms | Pier 1 Imports®, of Fort Worth, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 370,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 30,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Pier 1 Imports stores from September 2010 through January 2011 for between $2 and $8. |
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.
Hazard
The flame from the tea lights can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea lights and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports store to receive new tea lights.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of high flames. In one of these incidents, the consumer suffered a minor burn.
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