CPSC recall · Reported May 21, 2002
CPSC, Rose Art Industries Announce Recall to Repair Cotton Candy Machine
The motors on the cotton candy machines can jam and overheat, posing a fire hazard. Additionally, the heating unit can be activated without the spinner in place, presenting a risk…
The CPSC recalled The recalled cotton candy machines have either a blue or a purple base and a clear plasti….
CPSC, Rose Art Industries Announce Recall to Repair Cotton Candy Machine was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 21, 2002. Reason: The motors on the cotton candy machines can jam and overheat, posing a fire hazard. Additionally, the heating…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these cotton candy machines immediately and contact Rose Art …. Verify recall #02165 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The motors on the cotton candy machines can jam and overheat, posing a fire hazard. Additionally, the heating….
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- agency class
- May 21, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02165 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled cotton candy machines have either a blue or a purple base and a clear plastic cover. The words "The Real Cotton Candy Machine" are printed in a rainbow of colors on the base of the machine and on the packaging. The product is marketed for children ages 10 and up. The cotton candy machines were made in China.
Reason for recall
The motors on the cotton candy machines can jam and overheat, posing a fire hazard. Additionally, the heating unit can be activated without the spinner in place, presenting a risk of burn to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these cotton candy machines immediately and contact Rose Art for a free replacement motor unit, and free samples of flavored sugar, to make cotton candy.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02165 |
| Date reported | May 21, 2002 |
| Date initiated | May 21, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 188,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these cotton candy machines immediately and contact Rose Art for a free replacement motor unit, and f…
- Check the recall number (02165) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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