Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 16033 · Nov 12, 2015 · Family Dollar
32,000
units affected
32,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16033
- Date
- Nov 12, 2015
- Company
- Family Dollar
- Units affected
- 32,000
- Product
- Wax Warmers
- Product type
- Candle Holders
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The wax warmers can produce high flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wax warmers and return them to any Family Dollar store location for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Family Dollar has received 11 reports of the warmers producing high flames, including two reports of burn injuries and three reports of property damage.
- Sold at
- Family Dollar stores nationwide from April 2015 through September 2015 for $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wax warmers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wax warmers and return them to any Family Dollar store location for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The wax warmers can produce high flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.