Provo Craft & Novelty · Recalled
Electric Candle Warmers Recalled by Provo Craft & Novelty Due to Fire 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.
- Units
- About 730,000
- Reports
- 11
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $5–$10
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart and other retailers nationwide from August 2006 through October 2007 for between $5 and $10.
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., of Spanish Fork, Utah
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
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
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
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 29 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.