CPSC recall · Reported April 17, 2014
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Hanging Glass Star Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard
The solder welds on the lantern can melt due to heat from a tea light. This can cause the candle holder to break and expose the flame, posing a fire hazard.
The CPSC recalled This recall includes Pier 1 Imports' hanging glass star lanterns. The lanterns were sold ….
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Hanging Glass Star Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 17, 2014. Reason: The solder welds on the lantern can melt due to heat from a tea light. This can cause the candle holder to br…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging glass star lanterns and retu…. Verify recall #14149 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The solder welds on the lantern can melt due to heat from a tea light. This can cause the candle holder to br….
- None
- agency class
- April 17, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14149 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.
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Product description
This recall includes Pier 1 Imports' hanging glass star lanterns. The lanterns were sold in the following colors and SKU numbers: amber (SKU 2717349), clear (SKU 2717351) and red (SKU 2724169). The SKU number is printed on a hang tag attached to the lantern. The lantern is a three-dimension star-shape made of gold-toned metal and glass. The lantern measures seven inches wide, seven inches deep and seven inches high. A metal tea light cup sits inside the metal and glass star.
Reason for recall
The solder welds on the lantern can melt due to heat from a tea light. This can cause the candle holder to break and expose the flame, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging glass star lanterns and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or a store credit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14149 |
| Date reported | April 17, 2014 |
| Date initiated | April 17, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 10,800 in U.S. and 550 in Canada |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging glass star lanterns and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for …
- Check the recall number (14149) 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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