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Pier 1 Imports Glassware
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The glassware can crack or break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
The firm is no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.
Who to contact: The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
The product
The recalled glassware pieces involve large and small tumblers, goblets and margaritas. The bottom half of the tumblers is red and the top half is orange. The bottom of the margaritas and the goblets is clear and the top is red and orange.
Details
- Units affected
- About 180,000
- Recall date
- May 8, 2007
- Brand
- Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Pier 1 Imports has received 17 reports of glassware that cracked or broke. One injury, involving minor cuts from broken glass, has been reported.
Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide, on its Web site (www.pier1.com), and in their April 2007 catalog from January 2007 through April 2007 for about $6 each.
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 Glassware Due to Laceration 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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