Wuensche USA Recalls Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at ALDI
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-09-18). Hazards: fire. Models: 836098. About 21,690 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 25469 |
| Published | 2025-09-18 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-18 |
| Products | Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers |
| Firm named in the title | Wuensche USA |
| Firms | Wuensche USA, Chicago, Illinois (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 21,690 |
| Model numbers | 836098 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | ALDI retail stores nationwide between August 2024 and September 2024 for $15. |
Description
This recall involves all Ambiano Cotton Candy makers with model number 836098. The Cotton Candy makers have a red or teal base with a clear plastic cover. "Ambiano" and the model number are printed on the cotton candy maker's packaging and the bottom of the unit.
Hazard
The heating element can cause sugar to ignite, if a consumer uses the product without the included sugar receptacle, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cotton candy maker and contact Wuensche or ALDI for a refund. Consumers can either return the fully intact cotton candy maker to any ALDI retail location for a full refund or submit a photo of the cotton candy maker with the unplugged power cord cut and a photo showing the model number 836098 and date code 08/2024 via email to Wuensche at service@801service.net.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 12 reports of sparking or fire. No injuries have been reported.
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