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Pier 1 Imports Recalls Hanging Glass Star Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Consumers should
stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to
resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Hanging Glass Star Lanterns
Hazard: The solder welds on the lantern can melt due to heat from a
tea light. This can cause the candle holder to break and expose the
flame, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 from 8 a.m. to 7
p.m. CT Monday through Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or Sunday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT or online at www.Pier1.com and click on the
"Product Notes & Recalls" under "Pier 1 Policies" at the bottom of the
page for more information.
Photos are available at
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Pier-1-Imports-Recalls-Hanging-Glass-Star-Lanterns/
Recall Details
Units: About 10,800 in U.S. and 550 in Canada
Description: This recall includes Pier 1 Imports' hanging glass star
lanterns. The lanterns were sold in the following colors and SKU
numbers: amber (SKU 2717349), clear (SKU 2717351) and red (SKU
2724169). The SKU number is printed on a hang tag attached to the
lantern. The lantern is a three-dimension star-shape made of
gold-toned metal andglass. The lantern measures seven inches wide,
seven inches deep and seven inches high. A metal tea light cup sits
inside the metal and glass star.
Incidents/Injuries: Pier 1 Imports has received five reports of the
solder melting on the lanterns, including one report of the lantern
falling apart and burning a rug. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging
glass star lanterns and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a
full refund or a store credit.
Sold exclusively at: Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at
www.Pier1.com from August 2013 through February 2014 for between $16
and $20.
Importer: Pier 1 Imports@, of Fort Worth, Texas
Manufactured in: India
Media Contact Please use the phone numbers below for all media
requests. Phone: (301) 504-7908 Spanish: (301) 504-7800
CPSC Consumer Information Hotline Contact us at this toll-free number
if you have questions about a recall: 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
Times: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime Call to get
product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe
products.
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