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Product recall · CPSCNovember 12, 2015Serious
Family Dollar Wax Warmers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The wax warmers can produce high flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wax warmers and return them to any Family Dollar store location for a full refund.
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 32,000
- Recall date
- November 12, 2015
- Brand
- Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been 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.
Family Dollar stores nationwide from April 2015 through September 2015 for $4.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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