Michaels Recalls Spin Art Kits Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 18160 · May 17, 2018 · Michaels
110,000
units affected
110,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18160
- Date
- May 17, 2018
- Company
- Michaels
- Units affected
- 110,000
- Product
- Creatology® Spin Art Kits
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
The battery compartment in the spin art kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of battery compartments overheating in the spin art kits. No injuries have been reported
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Michaels stores nationwide and online at www.michaels.com from August 2011 through February 2018 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled creatology® spin art kits?
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.
What is the hazard?
The battery compartment in the spin art kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.