CPSCOctober 23, 2003

CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Footed Glass

CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Footed Glass Floater Bowl Candleholder

Why was CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Footed Glass recalled?

The base of the Footed Glass Floater Bowl candleholder can unexpectedly fall off and cause the glass bowl or base to break, and the broken glass can cause cuts.

What should I do if I have this product?

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell. Contact: The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Footed Glass Floater Bowl candleholders
Company
Pier 1 Imports of Fort Worth, Texas
Quantity
65,800
Sold at
Pier 1 Imports sold the candleholders through its retail stores and on-line nationwide, from March 2002 through the beginning of October 2003, for about $12.
Recall date
October 23, 2003
Incidents / injuries
Pier 1 has received nine reports of the glass base separating from the bowl, resulting in seven cuts to consumers.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled Footed Glass Floater Bowl candleholder is intended for use with floating candles. It is about 5-1/4 inches in height, with a 9-inch diameter bowl and a 2-1/2 inch diameter base. The candleholders were made in China. The price sticker on the bottom of the candleholder reads "SKU 1920833."

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