CPSC recall · Reported March 6, 2008
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire 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,…
The CPSC recalled The metal Tealight Candle Holder measures 7" x 7" and has a silver metallic top with a bl….
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 6, 2008. Reason: The spacing of the holes in a concentrated pattern allows the holder to heat up. This can cause the tealights…. Remedy: The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Discard the product.. Verify recall #08209 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The spacing of the holes in a concentrated pattern allows the holder to heat up. This can cause the tealights….
- None
- agency class
- March 6, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08209 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, 6 from CPSC - 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
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Discard the product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08209 |
| Date reported | March 6, 2008 |
| Date initiated | March 6, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 18,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Discard the product.
- Check the recall number (08209) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- 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
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