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.
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