Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. Recalls Candles Sold at Pier 1 Imports Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled July 5, 2006 · CPSC recall 06204 · Home Fragrance

Hazard

The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.

Units

About 413,000 candles

Incidents / injuries

Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. has received nine reports from Pier 1 Imports of incidents involving flaring of the candles. No injuries reported.

Description

The recalled candles are cylindrical pillars measuring 3"(d) x 4"(h), 3"(d) x 6"(h), and 4"(d) x 6"(h) with a sand layer base. The recalled models are the Cement Aspen Flower (White), SKUs 2115564, 2115577, 2115592; Cement Downpour (Gray), SKUs 2118150, 2118176, 2118189; Cement Biscotti (Khaki), SKUs 2115523, 2115536, 2115549; and Cement Citrus Cilantro (Green), SKUs 2115499, 2115508, 2115510.

What to do

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.

Contact

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Product

Cement Candles

Imported by

Home Fragrance Holdings Inc., Houston, Texas

Retailers

Pier 1 Imports through its retail stores nationwide, its Web site (www.pier1.com) and its Summer 2006 catalog from February 2006 through May 2006 for between $10 and $20.

Made in

Guatemala

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →