Pier 1 Imports Silver & Gold Glitter Tea Lights

Description: January 14, 2010Release # 10-112 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 245-4595CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983 Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glitter Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Silver Glitter Tea Lights; Gold Glitter Tea Lights Units: About 37,000 United States and 3,000 in Canada Importer: Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas Hazard: The flame from the tea lights can ignite the glitter on the candle, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of the glitter burning. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves two styles of tea lights. A clear box of 24 silver glitter tea lights with SKU 2410335 and a clear box of 24 gold glitter tea lights with SKU 2410322. The SKU number is located on the bottom of the packaging. Sold at: Pier 1 Imports in the U.S. and Canada from September 2009 through December 2009 for about $10. Manufactured in: Vietnam Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the tea lights and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports retail store for a full refund or merchandise credit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, 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 Web site at www.pier1.com Note: Health Canada's press release can be seen at: http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=94 [Learn More]