CPSC recall · Reported November 12, 2015
Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The wax warmers can produce high flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves ceramic wax warmer sets that include four vanilla-scented wax cubes ….
Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 12, 2015. Reason: 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 F…. Verify recall #16033 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The wax warmers can produce high flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers..
- None
- agency class
- November 12, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16033 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
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.
Reason for recall
The wax warmers can produce high flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16033 |
| Date reported | November 12, 2015 |
| Date initiated | November 12, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 32,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled wax warmers and return them to any Family Dollar store location for a full r…
- Check the recall number (16033) 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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