CPSC2017-12-14
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Decorative Glass Pumpkins Due to Laceration Hazard
Transparent Overseas, of India
Hazard
The wooden stem on the top of the decorative pumpkin can detach when picked up, causing the glass pumpkin base to fall and break, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled decorative pumpkins and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or merchandise credit.
Sold at
Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from June 2017 through November 2017 for about $25 for the small glass pumpkin and about $30 for the medium glass pumpkin.
Affected count
About 16,600 units in the U.S. (In addition, about 430 units were sold in Canada.)
Injuries reported
Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of the wooden stems detaching from the glass pumpkin base when picked up by the stem, causing the glass pumpkin base to fall and break, resulting in lacerations, including one incident which required stitches.
Manufactured in
India
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Glass pumpkins with wooden stems
Consumer contact
Pier 1 Imports toll-free at 855 - 513-5140 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT seven days a week or online at www.pier1.com and click on “Product Notes & Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Pier-1-Imports-Recalls-Decorative-Glass-Pumpkins-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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