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Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. Recalls Candles Sold at Pier 1 Imports Due to Fire Hazard

July 5, 2006

Home Fragrance Holdings Inc. has announced a recall of candles sold at Pier 1 Imports. Consumers should stop using them immediately unless otherwise instructed. The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard.

Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. has received nine reports from Pier 1 Imports of incidents involving flaring of the candles. No injuries have been reported.

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:

  • Cement Aspen Flower (White), SKUs 2115564, 2115577, 2115592;
  • Cement Downpour (Grey), SKUs 2118150, 2118176, 2118189
  • Cement Biscotti (Khaki), SKUs 2115523, 2115536, 2115549
  • Cement Citrus Cilantro (Green), SKUs 2115499, 2115508, 2115510

They were sold by Pier 1 Imports through its retail stores, on its Web site (www.pier1.com) and in its Summer 2006 catalog from February 2006 through May 2006.

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports retail store for a full refund or merchandise credit.

For more information, contact Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Sunday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.pier1.com

 

 



 


 



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