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Product Recall Number: 14-149

Why was Hanging Glass Star Lanterns recalled?

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.

Hanging Glass Star Lanterns
Here's product recall specific data for Hanging Glass Star Lanterns.

  • Product Recall Number: 14-149

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2014-04-17

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Hanging Glass Star Lanterns

  • Description: The welds on the lantern can melt due to heat from the tea light, causing the candle holder to break and fall. One burned rug reported.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Dispose

  • Units: About 10,800 in U.S. and 550 in Canada

  • Incidents: Pier 1 Imports has received five reports of the solder melting on the lanterns, including one report of the lantern falling apart and burning a rug. No injuries have been reported.   

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging glass star lanterns.

  • Sold At: Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from August 2013 through February 2014 for between $16 and $20. 

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: India

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed