Waxcessories Recalls Electric Simmer Pots Due to Risk of Fire and Shock
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4278.
The electric simmer pots were sold in a variety of styles and were designed to melt scented wax in a ceramic cup. The cup sits on a ceramic base that contains a 40-watt bulb, socket and electric cord. The recall includes all designs of the electric simmer pots and all item numbers. The words "ELECTRIC SIMMER POT" and the design name are printed on the bar code label, which is located on the bottom of the base. For a complete list of individual item numbers and photos, visit the firm's recall Web site at www.simmerpotrecall.com
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4278.
Consumers should stop using the simmer pots immediately and contact Waxcessories for instructions on receiving a free replacement product.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Gift And Novelty Shops Nationwide From April 2002 Through April 2008 For Between $17 And $25. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4278.
For further information, call (800) 899-5884 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the recall Web site at www.simmerpotrecall.com
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Gift And Novelty Shops Nationwide From April 2002 Through April 2008 For Between $17 And $25. Recall FAQ
Gift And Novelty Shops Nationwide From April 2002 Through April 2008 For Between $17 And $25. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: Waxcessories Recalls Electric Simmer Pots Due to Risk of Fire and Shock. The notice was published on April 24, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 830,000 units are potentially affected.