Pier 1 Imports Recalls Hanging Glass Star Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled April 17, 2014 · CPSC recall 14149 · Pier 1 Imports

Pier 1 Hanging Glass Star Lanterns (Amber, Red and Clear)

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

Units

About 10,800 in U.S. and 550 in Canada

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.

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 and glass. 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.

What to do

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.

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 and Recalls" under "Pier 1 Policies" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

Hanging Glass Star Lanterns

Imported by

Pier 1 Imports®, of Fort Worth, Texas

Retailers

Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from August 2013 through February 2014 for between $16 and $20.

Made in

India

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