Electric Candle Warmers Recalled by Provo Craft & Novelty Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08289. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The internal heating element of the candle warmer can detach and melt the bottom of its plastic casing, which can in turn ignite or scorch the surface on which the candle warmer is placed, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact Provo Craft to receive a voucher worth 120 percent of the purchase price of the candle warmer. The voucher can be redeemed at www.creativexpress.com
CPSC recall 08289 has the recall date 29 May 2008. The notice names the firm Provo Craft & Novelty. The recall has about 730,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Candles & Candle Holders.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Provo Craft has received 11 reports of incidents in which the heating elements detached, including two fires and nine incidents of property scorching. One consumer reported a blistered finger. |
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| Units | 730,000 |
| Description | This recall involves the Candlsense warmers with product codes ranging from YD0629 through YD0652 and YD0701 through YD0708. The candle warmers measure about 4 ¾ inches in diameter. The heating plate is black and the surrounding area is white plastic. "Provo Craft & Novelty Candle Warmer Air Freshener Model: WCY-8888" and the product code are embossed on the underside of the warmer. |
| Product | Candlsense Warmers, About 730,000, Candles & Candle Holders |
| Sold at | Wal-Mart and other retailers nationwide from August 2006 through October 2007 for between $5 and $10. |
| Manufacturer | Provo Craft & Novelty Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 730,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Candles & Candle Holders
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Provo Craft & Novelty
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2006 | Metal Charms Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08289The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08289. https://recallregister.com/product/4309-electric-candle-warmers-recalled-by-provo-craft-novelty-due-to-fire-ha/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08289 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Provo Craft has received 11 reports of incidents in which the heating elements detached, including two fires and nine incidents of property scorching. One consumer reported a blistered finger.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Wal-Mart and other retailers nationwide from August 2006 through October 2007 for between $5 and $10.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08289?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 730,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China