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Fire / OverheatingNovember 12, 2015CPSC #16033

Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Product
Candles
Units affected
32,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves ceramic wax warmer sets that include four vanilla-scented wax cubes for melting and a teacup-shaped ceramic warmer with an opening to insert a tea light candle. Candles are not sold as part of set. The ceramic warmers were colored cream with gold trim, and green with gold trim.

Hazard

The wax warmers can produce high flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Injuries

Family Dollar has received 11 reports of the warmers producing high flames, including two reports of burn injuries and three reports of property damage.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Family Dollar stores nationwide from April 2015 through September 2015 for $4.

Photos

Family Dollar ceramic wax warmer set
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