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Pier 1 Imports Recalls Chalk Note Mugs Due to Burn Hazard

Recall 17-156 · May 18, 2017 · Pier 1 Imports

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and contact Pier 1 Imports for a full refund or merchandise credit.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-156 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 18, 2017
Brand
Pier 1 Imports
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Chalk Note Mugs
Hazard
Burn Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 15,300 (in addition, about 900 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 18, 2017

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Chalk Note Mugs · About 15,300 (in addition, about 900 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at Pier1.com from March 2016 through April 2017 for about $8.; Pier 1 Imports Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received reports of eight mugs cracking when filled with a hot liquid. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Pier 1 Imports toll-free at 855-513-5140 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Sunday or online at www.pier1.com and click on "Product Notes & Recalls" 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 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Chalk Note Mugs (About 15,300 (in addition, about 900 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves the Pier 1 Imports Chalk Note Mugs that can be written on with chalk.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Burn Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and contact Pier 1 Imports for a full refund or merchandise credit.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 18, 2017. 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.