CPSC2015-11-12
Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Hazard
The wax warmers can produce high flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wax warmers and return them to any Family Dollar store location for a full refund.
Sold at
Family Dollar stores nationwide from April 2015 through September 2015 for $4.
Affected count
About 32,000
Injuries reported
Family Dollar has received 11 reports of the warmers producing high flames, including two reports of burn injuries and three reports of property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Wax Warmers
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Family-Dollar-Recalls-Wax-WarmersDon't want to check this manually?
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