Pier 1 Imports Recalls Decorative Glass Pumpkins Due to Laceration Hazard

Glass pumpkins with wooden stems

Date of Recall
2017-12-14

CPSC Release Number
18-059

Manufactured In
India

Units
About 16,600 units in the U.S. (In addition, about 430 units were sold in Canada.)

Importer
Pier 1 Imports of Fort Worth, Texas

Sold By
Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from June 2017 through November 2017 for about $25 for the small glass pumpkin and about $30 for the medium glass pumpkin.

Problem/Hazard
The wooden stem on the top of the decorative pumpkin can detach when picked up, causing the glass pumpkin base to fall and break, posing a laceration hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of the wooden stems detaching from the glass pumpkin base when picked up by the stem, causing the glass pumpkin base to fall and break, resulting in lacerations, including one incident which required stitches.

Description

Remedy
Refund

Consumer Contact
Pier 1 Imports toll-free at 855 - 513-5140 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT seven days a week or online at www.pier1.com and click on "Product Notes & Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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