Orange/Red Glassware Pieces

CPSC Recall #07-182 — May 7, 2007

Recall #07-182 Date: May 7, 2007 Remedy: Dispose

Product

Orange/Red Glassware Pieces

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 180,000 Orange/Red Glassware Pieces. The glassware can crack or break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.Name of product: Orange/Red Glassware PiecesUnits: About 180,000Importer/Distributor: Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, TexasHazard: The glassware can crack or break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Pier 1 Imports has received 17 reports of glassware that cracked or broke. One injury involving minor cuts from broken glass has been reported.Description: The recalled glassware pieces involve large and small tumblers, goblets and margaritas. The bottom half of the tumblers is red and the top half is orange. The bottom of the margaritas and the goblets is clear and the top is red and orange.Sold by: Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide, on its Web site (www.pier1.com), and in their April 2007 catalog from January 2007 through April 2007 for about $6 each.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the glassware pieces immediately. Consumer Contact: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.

Hazard

The glassware can crack or break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

Pier 1 Imports has received 17 reports of glassware that cracked or broke. One injury involving minor cuts from broken glass has been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the glassware pieces immediately. 

Units Affected

About 180,000

Sold At

Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide, on its Web site (www.pier1.com), and in their April 2007 catalog from January 2007 through April 2007 for about $6 each.

Importer

Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Dispose. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.