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Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glitter Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 10-112 · January 14, 2010 · Pier 1 Imports

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the tea lights and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports retail store for a full refund or merchandise credit.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
10-112 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 14, 2010
Brand
Pier 1 Imports
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Silver Glitter Tea Lights; Gold Glitter Tea Lights
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 37,000 United States and 3,000 in Canada
Made in
Vietnam
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves two styles of tea lights. A clear box of 24 silver glitter tea lights with SKU 2410335 and a clear box of 24 gold glitter tea lights with SKU 2410322. The SKU number is located on the bottom of the packaging.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Silver Glitter Tea Lights; Gold Glitter Tea Lights · About 37,000 United States and 3,000 in Canada units

Photos from the recall notice

Picture of Recalled Glitter Tea Lights
Picture of Recalled Glitter Tea Lights

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Pier 1 Imports in the U.S. and Canada from September 2009 through December 2009 for about $10.; Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received three reports of the glitter burning. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer 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

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 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Silver Glitter Tea Lights; Gold Glitter Tea Lights (About 37,000 United States and 3,000 in Canada units). This recall involves two styles of tea lights.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the tea lights and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports retail store for a full refund or merchandise credit.

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