CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Glass Candle Holders
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 05-272 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 15, 2005
- Brand
- Pier 1 Imports
- Category
- Candles and household goods
- Products
- Glass Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Laceration and cuts hazard
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cuts
- Units
- About 10,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- November 6, 2024
What was recalled
This recall includes clear, Glass Floater Bowl candle holders. The candleholders measure 3½ inches high, 10½ inches in diameter and have a 3-inch diameter base. A sticker on the bottom of the candle holder has model number SKU 2040310 printed on it.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Glass Candle Holders · About 10,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Pier 1 Stores nationwide, from February 2005 through August 2005, for about $15.; Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas.
Injuries or incidents reported
There have been eight reports of the candle holders breaking. No injuries or property damage has been reported.
Consumer contact
The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall history and context
Pier 1 Imports appears in 20 CPSC recalls on record. See all Pier 1 Imports recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Glass Candle Holders (About 10,000 units). This recall includes clear, Glass Floater Bowl candle holders.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration and cuts hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using these candle holders. Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 6, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.