Rose Art Cotton Candy Machines Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards
Rose Art is recalling about 188,000 cotton candy machines because the motors can jam and overheat, posing a fire and burn risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect leading to fire and burn hazards, with reported property damage and unconfirmed minor injuries, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Rose Art Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 188,000 cotton candy machines sold nationwide from September 2001 through April 2002. The recalled machines feature a blue or purple base with a clear plastic cover and are marketed for children ages 10 and up. They were sold at toy and discount stores for about $27 and were manufactured in China.
The recall is being issued because the motors on these machines can jam and overheat, creating a fire hazard. Additionally, the heating unit can be activated without the spinner in place, which presents a risk of burns to consumers. CPSC and Rose Art have received 225 reports of the machines overheating, including three reports of fire, one of which resulted in an estimated $2,000 in property damage. There is also a report of two unconfirmed minor injuries.
Consumers should stop using these cotton candy machines immediately. They should contact Rose Art at (888) 262-4474 to obtain a free replacement motor unit and free samples of flavored sugar.
The recalled product
- Product
- Rose Art cotton candy machines
- Manufacturer
- Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.J.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 188,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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