CPSC recall · Reported May 29, 2008
Electric Candle Warmers Recalled by Provo Craft & Novelty Due to Fire 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 i…
Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., of Spanish Fork, Utah recalled This recall involves the Candlsense warmers with product codes ranging from YD0629 throug….
Electric Candle Warmers Recalled by Provo Craft & Novelty Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., of Spanish Fork, Utah in May 29, 2008. Reason: The internal heating element of the candle warmer can detach and melt the bottom of its plastic casing, which…. Remedy: Consumers should contact Provo Craft to receive a voucher worth 120 percent of the purcha…. Verify recall #08289 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., of Spanish Fork, Utah issued this CPSC recall-The internal heating element of the candle warmer can detach and melt the bottom of its plastic casing, which….
- None
- agency class
- May 29, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08289 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves the Candlsense warmers with product codes ranging from YD0629 through YD0652 and YD0701 through YD0708. The candle warmers measure about 4 ¾ inches in diameter. The heating plate is black and the surrounding area is white plastic. "Provo Craft & Novelty Candle Warmer Air Freshener Model: WCY-8888" and the product code are embossed on the underside of the warmer.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08289 |
| Date reported | May 29, 2008 |
| Date initiated | May 29, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., of Spanish Fork, Utah |
| Affected scope | About 730,000 |
| 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 contact Provo Craft to receive a voucher worth 120 percent of the purchase price of the candle warmer. The vouch…
- Check the recall number (08289) 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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