Pier 1 Imports Recalls Chalk Note Mugs Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-05-18). Hazards: burn. About 15,300 units in the US and 900 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17156 |
| Published | 2017-05-18 |
| Last updated | 2017-05-18 |
| Products | Chalk Note Mugs |
| Firm named in the title | Pier 1 Imports |
| Firms | Pier 1 Imports Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 15,300 |
| Units (Canada) | 900 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at Pier1.com from March 2016 through April 2017 for about $8. |
Description
This recall involves the Pier 1 Imports Chalk Note Mugs that can be written on with chalk. The stoneware mugs were sold in black and measure 5.25 inches tall by 5 inches in diameter. "Stoneware" and "Pier 1 Imports" are printed on the bottom of the mug.
Hazard
The mugs can crack when filled with hot liquid, posing a burn hazard to users.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and contact Pier 1 Imports for a full refund or merchandise credit.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received reports of eight mugs cracking when filled with a hot liquid. No injuries have been reported.
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