CPSC2008-05-29
Electric Candle Warmers Recalled by Provo Craft & Novelty Due to Fire Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Provo Craft to receive a voucher worth 120 percent of the purchase price of the candle warmer. The voucher can be redeemed at www.creativexpress.com
Sold at
Wal-Mart and other retailers nationwide from August 2006 through October 2007 for between $5 and $10.
Affected count
About 730,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Candlsense Warmers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Provo Craft at (888) 306-0132 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.provocraft.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Electric-Candle-Warmers-Recalled-by-Provo-Craft--Novelty-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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