Waxcessories · Recalled
Waxcessories Recalls Electric Simmer Pots Due to Risk of Fire and Shock
The simmer pots have wire connections that can become loose, posing a risk of fire and electric shock to consumers.
- Units
- About 830,000
- Reports
- 161
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $17–$25
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The electric simmer pots were sold in a variety of styles and were designed to melt scented wax in a ceramic cup. The cup sits on a ceramic base that contains a 40-watt bulb, socket and electric cord. The recall includes all designs of the electric simmer pots and all item numbers. The words "ELECTRIC SIMMER POT" and the design name are printed on the bar code label, which is located on the bottom of the base. For a complete list of individual item numbers and photos, visit the firm's recall Web site at www.simmerpotrecall.com
The file
- Sold at
- Gift and novelty shops nationwide from April 2002 through April 2008 for between $17 and $25.
- Product type
- Potpourri Items
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Waxcessories® Inc., of Dracut, Mass.
Incident log
There have been 161 reports of discolored cords, loose wires, and wires separating from the pot. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the simmer pots immediately and contact Waxcessories for instructions on receiving a free replacement product.
For further information, call (800) 899-5884 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the recall Web site at www.simmerpotrecall.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 APR 24 2008; last revised JUN 13 2014.
