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Pier 1 Imports Recalls Golden Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 11-144 · February 24, 2011 · Pier 1 Imports

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea lights and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports store to receive new tea lights.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-144 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 24, 2011
Brand
Pier 1 Imports
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Golden tea lights sold with ornament tea light holders
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 370,000 tea lights in United States and 30,000 tea lights in Canada
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
July 8, 2016

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Golden tea lights sold with ornament tea light holders · About 370,000 tea lights in United States and 30,000 tea lights in Canada units

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Pier 1 Imports Recalls Golden Tea Lights

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Pier 1 Imports stores from September 2010 through January 2011 for between $2 and $8.; Pier 1 Imports®, of Fort Worth, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received four reports of high flames. In one of these incidents, the consumer suffered a minor burn.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit Pier 1 Imports' website 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?

Golden tea lights sold with ornament tea light holders (About 370,000 tea lights in United States and 30,000 tea lights in Canada units). 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).

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 recalled tea lights and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports store to receive new tea lights.

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