The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Home Fragrance Holdings Inc. of Houston, has announced a voluntary recall of about 413,000 candles. The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard.

The recalled candles are cylindrical pillars measuring 3, 4 and 6 inches in diameter 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.

The candles were manufactured in Guatemala and sold by Pier 1 Imports through its retail stores, Web site and catalog from February 2006 through May 2006 for between $10 and $20. Home Fragrance Holdings has received nine reports from Pier 1 Imports of incidents involving flaring of the candles. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to the 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. CDT Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CDT Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pier1.com.