Hanging Glass Star Lanterns

CPSC Recall #14-149 — April 17, 2014

Recall #14-149 Date: April 17, 2014 Remedy: Dispose

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

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.

Incidents / Injuries

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.

Units Affected

About 10,800 in U.S. and 550 in Canada

Sold At

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

Manufactured In

India