CPSCGeneral Alert
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard
Published: March 6, 2008Recall ID: 08209Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Silver Square Tealight Candle Holder
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Pier-1-Imports-Recalls-Tealight-Candle-Holders-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2b55f348beec4095866822af3338d46f.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Tealight Candle Holder |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of high flames. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Silver Square Tealight Candle Holder |
| Products › Type | Candles & Candle Holders |
| Products › Category I D | 1872 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 18,000 |
| Recall I D | 4241 |
| Remedies › Name | The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Discard the product. |
| Importers › Name | Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2007 for between $6 and $25. |
| Recall Date | 2008-03-06T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08209 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Philippines |