Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 16033 · announced November 12, 2015 · Family Dollar Services · 32,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The wax warmers can produce high flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wax warmers and return them to any Family Dollar store location for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Family Dollar has received 11 reports of the warmers producing high flames, including two reports of burn injuries and three reports of property damage.
Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from April 2015 through September 2015 for $4.
Consumer contact: Family Dollar stores at 800-547-0359 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.familydollar.com, then click on Product Recalls in the Help section at the bottom of the page.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.