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CPSC, Rose Art Industries Announce Recall to Repair Cotton Candy Machine

Recalled May 21, 2002 · CPSC recall 02165 · Rose Art

Recalled Rose Art cotton candy machine
Hazard
The motors on the cotton candy machines can jam and overheat, posing a fire hazard. Additionally, the heating unit can be activated without the spinner in place, presenting a risk of burn to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these cotton candy machines immediately and contact Rose Art for a free replacement motor unit, and free samples of flavored sugar, to make cotton candy.
Units
About 188,000
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Rose Art have received 225 reports of the machines overheating. There have been three reports of fire, one resulting in an estimated $2,000 in property damage. CPSC has received a report of two unconfirmed minor injuries.

Description

The recalled cotton candy machines have either a blue or a purple base and a clear plastic cover. The words "The Real Cotton Candy Machine" are printed in a rainbow of colors on the base of the machine and on the packaging. The product is marketed for children ages 10 and up. The cotton candy machines were made in China.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these cotton candy machines immediately and contact Rose Art for a free replacement motor unit, and free samples of flavored sugar, to make cotton candy.

Contact

Consumers may contact Rose Art at (888) 262-4474 anytime. For more information, consumers can visit the firm's website at www.roseart.com

Product
Rose Art cotton candy machines
Imported by
Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.J.
Retailers
Toy and discount stores sold these cotton candy machines nationwide, from September 2001 through April 2002, for about $27.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →