The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17164·Announced 2017-05-23

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Temani Wicker Furniture for Lead Paint Violation

Pier 1 Imports is recalling Temani wicker chairs, settees, and ottomans because the paint may contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.

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 (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pier 1 Imports is recalling the Temani collection, which includes an ivory-colored wicker chair, settee, and ottoman. The furniture is made of rattan wicker and was sold without cushions. The recall involves approximately 2,500 units sold in the United States and about 75 units sold in Canada.

The recall is being issued because the paint used on the wicker furniture can contain excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The CPSC has not reported any injuries associated with this product.

The furniture was sold at Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online from March 2014 to April 2017 for between $140 and $560. Consumers should stop using the recalled furniture immediately and return it to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or a merchandise credit.

The recalled product

Product
Temani ivory wicker chair, settee and ottoman
Manufacturer
PT Gimex Furniture Manufacturing Co., of Indonesia
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
2,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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