Cement Candles
CPSC Recall #06-204 — July 4, 2006
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
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.
Remedy
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
Units Affected
About 413,000 candles
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.
Importer
Home Fragrance Holdings Inc., Houston, Texas
Manufactured In
Guatemala