FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 1, 2002
Release # 03-001
Pier 1 Recall Hotline: (800) 245-4595 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076
CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Glass Candleholder
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas, is voluntarily
recalling about 9,200 candleholders. The Giant Champagne Glass-Shaped
Floating Candleholder is made of mouth-blown recycled glass and is
intended for use with floating candles. The candleholder can
unexpectedly shatter and cause cuts to consumers.
Pier 1 has received two reports of the glass candleholder
shattering. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled Giant Champagne Glass-Shaped Floating Candleholder is
about 17 1/4-inches high by 13-inches in diameter. The green
candleholders were made in Spain. The price sticker on the bottom of the
candleholder reads "SKU#1884160."
Pier 1 Imports sold the candleholders through their retail stores
and on-line nationwide from January 2002 through May 2002 for about $25.
Consumers should stop using the candleholders immediately and
return them to the store where purchased for a refund or a merchandise
credit. For more information, call Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595
between 8:30 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. and 11
p.m. CT Saturday, and 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Sunday. Consumers can also
visit the firm's web site at www.pier1.com.
