Recalls / 2015-11-12
Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
16033 · Recalled 2015-11-12 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Hazards
The wax warmers can produce high flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Reported injuries
Family Dollar has received 11 reports of the warmers producing high flames, including two reports of burn injuries and three reports of property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wax warmers and return them to any Family Dollar store location for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Wax Warmers | About 32,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Family Dollar 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: CPSC recall 16033. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.