From the ArcaMax Publishing, Home and Consumer Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/home/s-355530-851922
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Candlsense Warmers
Units: About 730,000
Manufacturer: Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., of Spanish Fork, Utah
Hazard: The internal heating element of the candle warmer can detach
and melt the bottom of its plastic casing, which can in turn ignite or
scorch the surface on which the candle warmer is placed, posing a
fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Provo Craft has received 11 reports of incidents
in which the heating elements detached, including two fires and nine
incidents of property scorching. One consumer reported a blistered
finger.
Product Description: This recall involves the Candlsense warmers with
product codes ranging from YD0629 through YD0652 and YD0701 through
YD0708. The candle warmers measure about 4 ¾ inches in diameter. The
heating plate is black and the surrounding area is white plastic.
"Provo Craft & Novelty Candle Warmer Air Freshener Model: WCY-8888"
and the product code are embossed on the underside of the warmer.
Sold at: Wal-Mart and other retailers nationwide from August 2006
through October 2007 for between $5 and $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact Provo Craft to receive a voucher
worth 120 percent of the purchase price of the candle warmer. The
voucher can be redeemed at www.creativexpress.com
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Provo Craft at
(888) 306-0132 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the company's Web site at www.provocraft.com
To see this release on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08289.html