| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2008 Release #08-209 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 245-4595 |
Name of Product: Silver Square Tealight Candle Holder
Units: About 18,000
Importer/Distributor: Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
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.
Incidents/Injuries: Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of high flames. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Sold by: Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2007 for between $6 and $25.
Manufactured in: Philippines
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the tealight holder immediately and return it to any Pier 1 Imports store for a refund of the purchase price or a store credit. Refunds will be determined based on price paid.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday and between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Sunday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.pier1.com