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CPSC recall · Reported May 27, 2004

CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Tea Light Candleholders

The beads on these tea light candleholders can catch fire during use.

Recall #
04146
Affected scope
48,000
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Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas recalled These Beaded Fish tea light candleholders are red, pink or blue, and about 4 inches high ….

CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Tea Light Candleholders was recalled by Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas in May 27, 2004. Reason: The beads on these tea light candleholders can catch fire during use.. Remedy: Stop using these tea light candleholders. Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no lo…. Verify recall #04146 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The beads on these tea light candleholders can catch fire during use..

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agency class
48K units
affected scope
May 27, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04146 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

These Beaded Fish tea light candleholders are red, pink or blue, and about 4 inches high and 8 inches long. The price sticker reads "Pier 1," "China," and "SKU 1997504," SKU 1998132" or "SKU 1998145."

Reason for recall

The beads on these tea light candleholders can catch fire during use.

Remedy, what to do

Stop using these tea light candleholders. Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 04146
Date reported May 27, 2004
Date initiated May 27, 2004
Recalling firm Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
Affected scope 48,000
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

48,000 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Stop using these tea light candleholders. Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
These Beaded Fish tea light candleholders are red, pink or blue, and about 4 inches high and 8 inches long. The price sticker reads "Pier 1," "China," and "SKU 1997504," SKU 1998132" or "SKU 1998145.". Recalled by Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas. Units affected: 48,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The beads on these tea light candleholders can catch fire during use.
What should consumers do?
Stop using these tea light candleholders. Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 27, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04146.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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