Michaels Recalls Pottery Wheel Kits Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-05-17). Hazards: fire, burn. About 263,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18159 |
| Published | 2018-05-17 |
| Last updated | 2018-05-17 |
| Products | Creatology® pottery wheel kits |
| Firm named in the title | Michaels |
| Firms | Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 263,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00042409006603, 00042409006702, 00042409006757, 00069545670017, 00400100663462, 00886946767692 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Exclusively at Michaels stores nationwide and online at www.michaels.com from August 2011 through February 2018 for about $25. |
Description
This recall involves pottery wheel kits sold under the Michaels private brand Creatology®. The 16-piece kit includes a battery operated pottery wheel, 2 bags of clay, 4 molding tools, 6 paints, 2 paint brushes, and a sponge. The recalled pottery wheel kits are blue and have SKU number 078859 and one of the following UPC codes printed on the barcode on the back of the box: 0400100663462, 0042409006603, 0042409006702, 0042409006757, 0069545670017, 0886946767692
Hazard
The battery compartment in the pottery wheel kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pottery wheel kits away from children, stop using them and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of overheating, and one report of a fire in the battery compartment in the pottery wheel kits. No injuries have been reported.
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