CPSC2014-04-17
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Hanging Glass Star Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard
Pier 1 Imports®, of Fort Worth, Texas
Hazard
The solder welds on the lantern can melt due to heat from a tea light. This can cause the candle holder to break and expose the flame, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from August 2013 through February 2014 for between $16 and $20.
Affected count
About 10,800 in U.S. and 550 in Canada
Injuries 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.
Manufactured in
India
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Hanging Glass Star Lanterns
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Pier-1-Imports-Recalls-Hanging-Glass-Star-LanternsDon't want to check this manually?
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