CPSCJuly 5, 2006

Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. Candles Sold at Pier 1 Imports recall: Fire Hazard

Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. Recalls Candles Sold at Pier 1 Imports Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. Candles Sold at Pier 1 Imports recalled?

The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Contact: The firm 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
Cement Candles
Company
Home Fragrance Holdings Inc., Houston, Texas
Quantity
About 413,000 candles
Sold at
Pier 1 Imports through its retail stores nationwide, its Web site (www.pier1.com) and its Summer 2006 catalog from February 2006 through May 2006 for between $10 and $20.
Recall date
July 5, 2006
Incidents / injuries
Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. has received nine reports from Pier 1 Imports of incidents involving flaring of the candles. No injuries reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled candles are cylindrical pillars measuring 3"(d) x 4"(h), 3"(d) x 6"(h), and 4"(d) x 6"(h) with a sand layer base. The recalled models are the Cement Aspen Flower (White), SKUs 2115564, 2115577, 2115592; Cement Downpour (Gray), SKUs 2118150, 2118176, 2118189; Cement Biscotti (Khaki), SKUs 2115523, 2115536, 2115549; and Cement Citrus Cilantro (Green), SKUs 2115499, 2115508, 2115510.

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