Pier 1 Imports Tealight Candle Holders recall: Fire Hazard
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Pier 1 Imports Tealight Candle Holders recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Discard the product.
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
- Silver Square Tealight Candle Holder
- Company
- Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
- Quantity
- About 18,000
- Sold at
- Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2007 for between $6 and $25.
- Recall date
- March 6, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of high flames. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.