The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08209·Announced 2008-03-06

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Silver Square Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard

Pier 1 Imports is recalling about 18,000 Silver Square Tealight Candle Holders because the design allows them to heat up, causing flames to burn higher and faster than normal, which poses a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard where the product poses a risk of harm, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas, is recalling about 18,000 Silver Square Tealight Candle Holders. The product is a metal holder measuring 7 inches by 7 inches with a silver metallic top and a black base. It features nine square openings for tealight candles. The SKU number 2174941 is located on the bottom of the base. The product was manufactured in the Philippines.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. The spacing of the holes in a concentrated pattern allows the holder to heat up. This can cause the tealights to burn unexpectedly fast and with a higher flame height than normal. Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of high flames. No injuries have been reported.

The candle holders were sold at Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2007 for between $6 and $25. Because the firm is no longer in business, the remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard the product.

The recalled product

Product
Silver Square Tealight Candle Holder
Manufacturer
Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard
Affected units
18,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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