Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.
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Pier 1 Hanging Glass Star Lanterns (Amber, Red and Clear) -
Hangtag on glass star lanterns
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.
About 10,800 in U.S. and 550 in Canada
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product.
Recall Details
This recall includes Pier 1 Imports' hanging glass star lanterns. The lanterns were sold in the following colors and SKU numbers: amber (SKU 2717349), clear (SKU 2717351) and red (SKU 2724169). The SKU number is printed on a hang tag attached to the lantern. The lantern is a three-dimension star-shape made of gold-toned metal and glass. The lantern measures seven inches wide, seven inches deep and seven inches high. A metal tea light cup sits inside the metal and glass star.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging glass star lanterns.
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.
Pier 1 Imports®, of Fort Worth, Texas
Pier 1 Imports®, of Fort Worth, Texas
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