Safety regulator, Rose Art Industries Announce Recall to Repair Cotton Candy Machine
Recall 02165 · May 21, 2002 · Rose Art Industries Inc.
188,000
units affected
188,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02165
- Date
- May 21, 2002
- Company
- Rose Art Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 188,000
- Product
- Rose Art cotton candy machines
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled cotton candy machines have either a blue or a purple base and a clear plastic cover. The words "The Real Cotton Candy Machine" are printed in a rainbow of colors on the base of the machine and on the packaging. The product is marketed for children ages 10 and up. The cotton candy machines were made in China.
What can happen
The motors on the cotton candy machines can jam and overheat, posing a fire hazard. Additionally, the heating unit can be activated without the spinner in place, presenting a risk of burn to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these cotton candy machines immediately and contact Rose Art for a free replacement motor unit, and free samples of flavored sugar, to make cotton candy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been three reports of fire, one resulting in an estimated $2,000 in property damage.
- Sold at
- Toy and discount stores sold these cotton candy machines nationwide, from September 2001 through April 2002, for about $27.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rose art cotton candy machines?
Consumers should stop using these cotton candy machines immediately and contact Rose Art for a free replacement motor unit, and free samples of flavored sugar, to make cotton candy.
What is the hazard?
The motors on the cotton candy machines can jam and overheat, posing a fire hazard. Additionally, the heating unit can be activated without the spinner in place, presenting a risk of burn 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.