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Pier 1 Imports Recalls Hanging Glass Star Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 14-149 · April 17, 2014 · Pier 1 Imports

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging glass star lanterns and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or a store credit.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
14-149 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 17, 2014
Brand
Pier 1 Imports
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Hanging Glass Star Lanterns
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 10,800 in U.S. and 550 in Canada
Made in
India
Last updated by CPSC
January 9, 2015

What was recalled

This recall includes Pier 1 Imports' hanging glass star lanterns. The lanterns were sold in the following colors and SKU numbers: amber (SKU 2717349), clear (SKU 2717351) and red (SKU 2724169). The SKU number is printed on a hang tag attached to the lantern. The lantern is a three-dimension star-shape made of gold-toned metal and glass. The lantern measures seven inches wide, seven inches deep and seven inches high. A metal tea light cup sits inside the metal and glass star.

Is my product affected?

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  • Hanging Glass Star Lanterns · About 10,800 in U.S. and 550 in Canada units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from August 2013 through February 2014 for between $16 and $20.; Pier 1 Imports®, of Fort Worth, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

Pier 1 Imports has received five reports of the solder melting on the lanterns, including one report of the lantern falling apart and burning a rug. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT or online at www.Pier1.com and click on the "Product Notes and Recalls" under "Pier 1 Policies" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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?

Hanging Glass Star Lanterns (About 10,800 in U.S. and 550 in Canada units). This recall includes Pier 1 Imports' hanging glass star lanterns.

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 hanging glass star lanterns and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or a store credit.

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