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Electric Candle Warmers |
Release #08-289
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 306-0132
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Electric Candle Warmers Recalled by Provo Craft
& Novelty Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm
named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Candlsense Warmers
Units: About 730,000
Manufacturer: Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., of
Spanish Fork, Utah
Hazard: The internal heating element of the
candle warmer can detach and melt the bottom of
its plastic casing, which can in turn ignite or
scorch the surface on which the candle warmer is
placed, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Provo Craft has received 11
reports of incidents in which the heating
elements detached, including two fires and nine
incidents of property scorching. One consumer
reported a blistered finger.
Product Description: This recall involves the
Candlsense warmers with product codes ranging
from YD0629 through YD0652 and YD0701 through
YD0708. The candle warmers measure about 4 ¾
inches in diameter. The heating plate is black
and the surrounding area is white plastic.
"Provo Craft & Novelty Candle Warmer Air
Freshener Model: WCY-8888" and the product code
are embossed on the underside of the warmer.
Sold at: Wal-Mart and other retailers nationwide
from August 2006 through October 2007 for
between $5 and $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact Provo Craft to
receive a voucher worth 120 percent of the
purchase price of the candle warmer.
Consumer Contact: For additional information,
contact Provo Craft at (888) 306-0132 between 8
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday |
