The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14149·Announced 2014-04-17

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Hanging Glass Star Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard

Pier 1 Imports is recalling hanging glass star lanterns because solder welds can melt from tea light heat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 with reported property damage (burned rug) but no reported injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Pier 1 Imports is recalling approximately 10,800 hanging glass star lanterns sold in the United States and 550 in Canada. The lanterns, which are three-dimensional star shapes made of gold-toned metal and glass, were sold in amber, clear, and red colors. They were sold at Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online from August 2013 through February 2014 for between $16 and $20. The specific SKU numbers are 2717349 (amber), 2717351 (clear), and 2724169 (red), which are printed on the hang tag attached to the lantern.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. The solder welds on the lanterns can melt due to heat from a tea light candle placed inside the metal cup. This melting can cause the candle holder to break and expose the flame. Pier 1 Imports has received five reports of the solder melting, including one report of a lantern falling apart and burning a rug. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanterns and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or store credit. For more information, consumers can contact Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 or visit www.Pier1.com.

The recalled product

Product
Hanging Glass Star Lanterns
Manufacturer
Pier 1 Imports®, of Fort Worth, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
10,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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