Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Active Recall Announced November 12, 2015 CPSC #16033

Quick answer

Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #16033, announced on November 12, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wax warmers and return them to any family dollar store location for a full refund.. Affected brand: Family Dollar Services Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Wax Warmers

Recalled brands

Family Dollar Services Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wax warmers and return them to any Family Dollar store location for a full refund.

Recall date

November 12, 2015

Categories

Candle Holders

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16033?

CPSC recall #16033 covers Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards , announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 12, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #16033?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16033 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wax warmers and return them to any family dollar store location for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Family-Dollar-Recalls-Wax-Warmers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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