Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-11-12). Hazards: fire, burn. About 32,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16033 |
| Published | 2015-11-12 |
| Last updated | 2015-11-12 |
| Product category | Candle Holders |
| Products | Wax Warmers |
| Firm named in the title | Family Dollar |
| Firms | Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 32,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Family Dollar stores nationwide from April 2015 through September 2015 for $4. |
Description
This recall involves ceramic wax warmer sets that include four vanilla-scented wax cubes for melting and a teacup-shaped ceramic warmer with an opening to insert a tea light candle. Candles are not sold as part of set. The ceramic warmers were colored cream with gold trim, and green with gold trim.
Hazard
The wax warmers can produce high flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wax warmers and return them to any Family Dollar store location for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Family Dollar has received 11 reports of the warmers producing high flames, including two reports of burn injuries and three reports of property damage.
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