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Pier 1 Recalls Three-Wick Halloween Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall 20-169 · August 19, 2020 · Pier 1

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

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

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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 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.