Pier 1 Imports Silver Square Tealight Candle Holders

Description: Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2008 Release #08-209 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 245-4595 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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 Square Tealight Candle Holder Units: About 18,000 Importer/Distributor: Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas Hazard: The spacing of the holes in a concentrated pattern allows the holder to heat-up. This can cause the tealights to burn unexpectedly fast and with a higher flame height than normal, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of high flames. No injuries have been reported. Description: The metal Tealight Candle Holder measures 7” x 7” and has a silver metallic top with a black base. It has nine square openings for use with tealight candles. The product’s SKU number 2174941 can be located on the bottom of the base. Sold by: Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2007 for between $6 and $25. Manufactured in: Philippines Remedy: Consumers should stop using the tealight holder immediately and return it to any Pier 1 Imports store for a refund of the purchase price or a store credit. Refunds will be determined based on price paid. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday and between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Sunday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.pier1.com [Learn More]