Pier 1 Recalls Three-Wick Halloween Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 20-169 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 19, 2020
- Brand
- Pier 1
- Category
- Candles and household goods
- Products
- Three-Wick Halloween Candles
- Hazard
- Fire and Burn Hazards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Dispose
- Units
- About 30,810
- Made in
- Vietnam
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 19, 2020
What was recalled
This recall involves Pier 1 Imports' three-wick Halloween candles in the scents 'Scary Black Cherry' and 'Death by Chocolate.' The SKU for candles in the scent Scary Black Cherry is 4122285, and the SKU for the Death by Chocolate scent is 4122298. The SKU number is printed on the bottom label of each candle.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Three-Wick Halloween Candles · About 30,810 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide, and online at www.Pier1.com from June 2019 through October 2019 for between $10 and $17.; Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas.
Injuries or incidents reported
Pier 1 has received seven reports involving high flames with the three-wick Halloween candles, including one incident resulting in a minor burn injury and one report of minor property damage.
Consumer contact
CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 for more information.
Recall history and context
Pier 1 appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
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?
Three-Wick Halloween Candles (About 30,810 units). ' The SKU for candles in the scent Scary Black Cherry is 4122285, and the SKU for the Death by Chocolate scent is 4122298.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and carefully cut all three wicks as short as possible to prevent other consumers from being able to use the candle. Consumers should then discard the product in their household trash.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 19, 2020. 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.