CPSCJanuary 14, 2010

Pier 1 Imports Santa Tea Light Holders recall: Fire Hazard

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Santa Tea Light Holders Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Pier 1 Imports Santa Tea Light Holders recalled?

The flame from tea lights can ignite these tea light holders, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holder immediately and return it to their nearest Pier 1 Imports retail store for a full refund or merchandise credit. 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

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
Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holders
Company
Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas
Quantity
About 61,500 in the United States and 5,500 in Canada
Sold at
Pier 1 Imports in the U.S. and Canada from September 2009 through December 2009 for about $10.
Recall date
January 14, 2010
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received three reports of the tea light holders burning. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holder is red and white and designed in the image of Santa Claus. The tea light holder measures approximately 7-1/2 inches tall and 3-1/2 inches wide with a red metal hat and an opening in the back to place a tea light candle. SKU number 2417274 is printed on the bottom of the tea light holder.

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