Pier 1 Imports is recalling about 10,800 hanging glass star lanterns because the solder welds holding the lantern together can melt from the heat of a tea light candle. This defect can cause the candle holder to break or fall apart, exposing the flame and creating a fire hazard. The recall includes gold-toned metal and glass star-shaped lanterns sold in amber, clear, and red colors between August 2013 and February 2014. Pier 1 Imports has received five reports of melting solder, including one instance where a lantern fell apart and burned a rug.
Heat from a tea light candle can melt the metal solder welds, causing the lantern to collapse or the candle holder to break. This exposes the open flame to surrounding surfaces, which has already resulted in one report of a burned rug.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging glass star lanterns and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or a store credit.
Pier 1 Hanging Glass Star Lanterns (Amber, Red and Clear)
Hangtag on glass star lanterns
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response