Product Recall Number: 06-204
Why was Cement Candles recalled?
The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 06-204
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2006-07-04
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Cement Candles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Home Fragrance Holdings Inc., Houston, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 413,000 Cement Candles. The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Cement CandlesUnits: About 413,000 candlesImporter/Distributor: Home Fragrance Holdings Inc., Houston, TexasHazard: The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. has received nine reports from Pier 1 Imports of incidents involving flaring of the candles. No injuries reported.Description and Models: The recalled candles are cylindrical pillars measuring 3"(d) x 4" (h), 3"(d) x 6"(h), and 4"(d) x 6"(h) with a sand layer base. The recalled models are the Cement Aspen Flower (White), SKUs 2115564, 2115577, 2115592; Cement Downpour (Grey), SKUs 2118150, 2118176, 2118189; Cement Biscotti (Khaki), SKUs 2115523, 2115536, 2115549; and Cement Citrus Cilantro (Green), SKUs 2115499, 2115508, 2115510.Sold by: Pier 1 Imports through its retail stores nationwide, its Web site (www.pier1.com) and its Summer 2006 catalog from February 2006 through May 2006 for between $10 and $20.Manufactured In: GuatemalaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately.Consumer Contact: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.
Hazard Description: The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Dispose, No Remedy Available
Units: About 413,000 candles
Incidents: Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. has received nine reports from Pier 1 Imports of incidents involving flaring of the candles. No injuries reported.
Remedy: The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
Sold At: Pier 1 Imports through its retail stores nationwide, its Web site (www.pier1.com) and its Summer 2006 catalog from February 2006 through May 2006 for between $10 and $20.
Importers: Home Fragrance Holdings Inc., Houston, Texas
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Home Fragrance Holdings Inc., Houston, Texas
Manufactured In: Guatemala
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed