The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17156·Announced 2017-05-18

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Chalk Note Mugs Due to Burn Hazard

Pier 1 Imports is recalling Chalk Note Mugs because they can crack when filled with hot liquid, posing a burn hazard to users.

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 risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pier 1 Imports Inc. is recalling approximately 15,300 Chalk Note Mugs sold in the United States and about 900 in Canada. The stoneware mugs, which are black and measure 5.25 inches tall by 5 inches in diameter, were sold at Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at Pier1.com from March 2016 through April 2017 for about $8. The mugs can be written on with chalk and have "Stoneware" and "Pier 1 Imports" printed on the bottom.

The recall was issued because the mugs can crack when filled with hot liquid, posing a burn hazard to users. The firm has received reports of eight mugs cracking when filled with a hot liquid, but no injuries have been reported. The mugs were manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and contact Pier 1 Imports for a full refund or merchandise credit. Customers can reach Pier 1 Imports toll-free at 855-513-5140 or visit www.pier1.com and click on "Product Notes & Recalls" for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Chalk Note Mugs
Manufacturer
Pier 1 Imports Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchenware
Hazard
Affected units
15,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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