Pier 1 Recalls Three-Wick Halloween Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled August 19, 2020 · CPSC recall 20169 · Pier 1

Recalled Pier 1 Imports Three-Wick candles with respective SKU numbers

Hazard

The candle's high flames can ignite the surface of the wax, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Dispose

Units

About 30,810

Incidents / injuries

Pier 1 has received seven reports involving high flames with the three-wick Halloween candles, including one incident resulting in a minor burn injury and one report of minor property damage.

Description

This recall involves Pier 1 Imports' three-wick Halloween candles in the scents 'Scary Black Cherry' and 'Death by Chocolate.' The SKU for candles in the scent Scary Black Cherry is 4122285, and the SKU for the Death by Chocolate scent is 4122298. The SKU number is printed on the bottom label of each candle.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and carefully cut all three wicks as short as possible to prevent other consumers from being able to use the candle. Consumers should then discard the product in their household trash.

Contact

CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 for more information.

Product

Three-Wick Halloween Candles

Imported by

Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas

Retailers

Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide, and online at www.Pier1.com from June 2019 through October 2019 for between $10 and $17.

Made in

Vietnam

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