CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Footed Glass Floater Bowl Candleholder
CPSC recall 04014 · announced October 23, 2003 · Pier 1 Imports Of Fort Worth, Texas · 65,800 units affected
The product
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."
The hazard
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 to do (per CPSC)
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Pier 1 has received nine reports of the glass base separating from the bowl, resulting in seven cuts to consumers.
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.
Consumer contact: The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.