Wuensche USA Recalls Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at ALDI
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 25-469 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 18, 2025
- Brand
- Wuensche
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard; Sold at ALDI
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 21,690
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- September 18, 2025
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers · About 21,690 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: ALDI retail stores nationwide between August 2024 and September 2024 for $15.; Wuensche USA, Chicago, Illinois.
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received 12 reports of sparking or fire. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer 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 service@801service.net, or by going to aldi.us and clicking on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers (About 21,690 units). This recall involves all Ambiano Cotton Candy makers with model number 836098.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard; Sold at ALDI.
What should I do if I own one?
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 service@801service.net.
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