Pier 1 Imports Recalls Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Pier 1 Imports is recalling Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holders because the flame from tea lights can ignite the holders, posing a fire hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 with three reports of the product burning, but no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, is recalling Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holders. The product is red and white, designed in the image of Santa Claus, and measures approximately 7-1/2 inches tall and 3-1/2 inches wide. It features a red metal hat and an opening in the back to place a tea light candle. The SKU number 2417274 is printed on the bottom of the holder.
The recall is due to a fire hazard, as the flame from tea lights can ignite the holders. The firm has received three reports of the tea light holders burning, but no injuries have been reported. About 61,500 units were sold in the United States and 5,500 units in Canada at Pier 1 Imports retail stores from September 2009 through December 2009 for about $10 each.
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. For additional information, consumers can 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 website at www.pier1.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holders
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 61,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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