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CPSC recall · Reported May 17, 2018

Michaels Recalls Spin Art Kits Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The battery compartment in the spin art kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Recall #
18160
Affected scope
About 110,000
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Michaels Stores Procurement Co., Inc. (Mspci), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas recalled This recall involves spin art kits sold under the Michaels private brand Creatology®. The….

Michaels Recalls Spin Art Kits Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by Michaels Stores Procurement Co., Inc. (Mspci), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas in May 17, 2018. Reason: The battery compartment in the spin art kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled spin art kits away from children, stop usi…. Verify recall #18160 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Michaels Stores Procurement Co., Inc. (Mspci), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The battery compartment in the spin art kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards..

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18160 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 spin art kits sold under the Michaels private brand Creatology®. The 34-piece kit includes one battery operated spin art wheel with cover, paint, paint brushes, and paper. The recalled art kits are blue and have SKU number 197861 and one of the following UPC codes printed on the barcode on the box. Color SKU number UPC codes Blue 197861 042409093252, 042409930601, 042409093115, 042409093061, 042409931141, 069545093113, 400100663486

Reason for recall

The battery compartment in the spin art kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled spin art kits away from children, stop using them and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 18160
Date reported May 17, 2018
Date initiated May 17, 2018
Recalling firm Michaels Stores Procurement Co., Inc. (Mspci), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas
Affected scope About 110,000
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 take the recalled spin art kits away from children, stop using them and return them to any Michaels …

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves spin art kits sold under the Michaels private brand Creatology®. The 34-piece kit includes one battery operated spin art wheel with cover, paint, paint brushes, and paper. The recalled art kits are blue and have SKU number 197861 and one of the following UPC codes printed on the barcode on the box. Color SKU number UPC codes Blue 197861 042409093252, 042409930601, 042409093115, 042409093061, 042409931141, 069545093113, 400100663486. Recalled by Michaels Stores Procurement Co., Inc. (Mspci), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas. Units affected: About 110,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The battery compartment in the spin art kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled spin art kits away from children, stop using them and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 17, 2018. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18160.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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