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Product recall · CPSCMay 18, 2017Serious
Pier 1 Imports Chalk Note Mugs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The mugs can crack when filled with hot liquid, posing a burn hazard to users.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and contact Pier 1 Imports for a full refund or merchandise credit.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 15,300 (in addition, about 900 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- May 18, 2017
- Brand
- Pier 1 Imports Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received reports of eight mugs cracking when filled with a hot liquid. No injuries have been reported.
Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at Pier1.com from March 2016 through April 2017 for about $8.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Pier 1 Imports Recalls Chalk Note Mugs Due to Burn Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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