Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers Recalled for Fire Hazard
About 21,690 Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers sold at ALDI in August-September 2024 are recalled due to fire hazard. The heating element can ignite sugar if used without the sugar receptacle.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm product involving fire hazard, with 12 documented reports of sparking or fire incidents. However, the source explicitly states no injuries have been reported, placing this at score 3 per the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Wuensche USA is recalling approximately 21,690 Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers with model number 836098. The product features a red or teal base with a clear plastic cover, and was sold at ALDI retail stores nationwide between August 2024 and September 2024 for $15.
The recalled cotton candy makers pose a fire hazard. If a consumer uses the product without the included sugar receptacle, the heating element can cause sugar to ignite. The firm has received 12 reports of sparking or fire. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cotton candy maker. For a refund, consumers can either return the fully intact unit to any ALDI retail location or contact Wuensche USA at [email protected] with photos of the unplugged cotton candy maker with the power cord cut, showing the model number 836098 and date code 08/2024. ALDI customer service is available toll-free at (800) 325-7894 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers
- Manufacturer
- Wuensche USA, Chicago, Illinois
- Hazard
- fire
- ignition
- Affected units
- 21,690
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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