Rose Art Industries · Recalled
CPSC, Rose Art Industries Announce Recall to Repair Cotton Candy Machine
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.
- Units
- About 188,000
- Reports
- 225
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $27
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Toy and discount stores sold these cotton candy machines nationwide, from September 2001 through April 2002, for about $27.
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.J.
Incident log
CPSC and Rose Art have received 225 reports of the machines overheating. There have been three reports of fire, one resulting in an estimated $2,000 in property damage. CPSC has received a report of two unconfirmed minor injuries.
What the notice says to do
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.
Consumers may contact Rose Art at (888) 262-4474 anytime. For more information, consumers can visit the firm's website at www.roseart.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 21 2002; last revised SEP 16 2025.