WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Family-Dollar-Recalls-Wax-Warmers
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Wax Warmers
Hazard: The wax warmers can produce high flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wax warmers and return them to any Family Dollar store location for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Family Dollar stores at 800-547-0359 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.familydollar.com, then click on Product Recalls in the Help section at the bottom of the page.
Recall Details
Units: About 32,000
Description: 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.
Incidents/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.
Sold exclusively at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from April 2015 through September 2015 for $4.
Importer: Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Manufactured in: China
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