Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-033 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 12, 2015
- Brand
- Family Dollar
- Category
- Kitchen and small appliances
- Products
- Wax Warmers
- Hazard
- Fire and Burn Hazards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 32,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- November 12, 2015
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Wax Warmers · About 32,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Family Dollar stores nationwide from April 2015 through September 2015 for $4.; Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C..
Injuries or incidents reported
Family Dollar has received 11 reports of the warmers producing high flames, including two reports of burn injuries and three reports of property damage.
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 history and context
Family Dollar appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Family Dollar recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 149 recalls in the kitchen and small appliances category, 41 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Wax Warmers (About 32,000 units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wax warmers and return them to any Family Dollar store location for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 12, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.