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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 14, 2010Serious
Pier 1 Imports Santa Tea Light Holders
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The flame from tea lights can ignite these tea light holders, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holder immediately and return it to their nearest Pier 1 Imports retail store for a full refund or merchandise credit.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CST Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.pier1.com
The product
The Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holder is red and white and designed in the image of Santa Claus. The tea light holder measures approximately 7-1/2 inches tall and 3-1/2 inches wide with a red metal hat and an opening in the back to place a tea light candle. SKU number 2417274 is printed on the bottom of the tea light holder.
Details
- Units affected
- About 61,500 in the United States and 5,500 in Canada
- Recall date
- January 14, 2010
- Brand
- Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received three reports of the tea light holders burning. No injuries have been reported.
2417274
Pier 1 Imports in the U.S. and Canada from September 2009 through December 2009 for about $10.
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 Santa Tea Light Holders Due to Fire 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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