CPSCMay 29, 2008

Electric Candle Warmers Recalled by Provo Craft

Electric Candle Warmers Recalled by Provo Craft & Novelty Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Electric Candle Warmers Recalled by Provo Craft recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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 Contact: 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Candlsense Warmers
Company
Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., of Spanish Fork, Utah
Quantity
About 730,000
Sold at
Wal-Mart and other retailers nationwide from August 2006 through October 2007 for between $5 and $10.
Recall date
May 29, 2008
Incidents / injuries
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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