CPSCSeptember 18, 2025

Wuensche USA Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers recall: Fire Hazard

Wuensche USA Recalls Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at ALDI

Why was Wuensche USA Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers recalled?

The heating element can cause sugar to ignite, if a consumer uses the product without the included sugar receptacle, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cotton candy maker and contact Wuensche or ALDI for a refund. Consumers can either return the fully intact cotton candy maker to any ALDI retail location for a full refund or submit a photo of the cotton candy maker with the unplugged power cord cut and a photo showing the model number 836098 and date code 08/2024 via email to Wuensche at [email protected]. Contact: ALDI toll-free at (800) 325-7894 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at https://help.aldi.us/contact-form-product, by email to Wuensche USA at [email protected], or by going to aldi.us and clicking on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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
Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers
Company
Wuensche USA, Chicago, Illinois
Quantity
About 21,690
Sold at
ALDI retail stores nationwide between August 2024 and September 2024 for $15.
Recall date
September 18, 2025
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 12 reports of sparking or fire. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves all Ambiano Cotton Candy makers with model number 836098. The Cotton Candy makers have a red or teal base with a clear plastic cover. "Ambiano" and the model number are printed on the cotton candy maker's packaging and the bottom of the unit.

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