CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Tea Light Candleholders
CPSC recall 04146 · announced May 27, 2004 · Pier 1 Imports · 48,000 units affected
The product
These Beaded Fish tea light candleholders are red, pink or blue, and about 4 inches high and 8 inches long. The price sticker reads "Pier 1," "China," and "SKU 1997504," SKU 1998132" or "SKU 1998145."
The hazard
The beads on these tea light candleholders can catch fire during use.
What to do (per CPSC)
Stop using these tea light candleholders. Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Pier 1 has received 10 reports of these candleholders either melting or catching fire, causing some minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Pier 1 Import stores nationwide and on the firm's Web site, from February 2004 through May 14, 2004, for about $10.
Consumer contact: The firm 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.