Michaels Recalls Pottery Wheel Kits Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 18159. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The battery compartment in the pottery wheel kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pottery wheel kits away from children, stop using them and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 18159 has the recall date 17 May 2018. The notice names the firm Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies. The recall has about 263,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received one report of overheating, and one report of a fire in the battery compartment in the pottery wheel kits. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 263,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves pottery wheel kits sold under the Michaels private brand Creatology®. The 16-piece kit includes a battery operated pottery wheel, 2 bags of clay, 4 molding tools, 6 paints, 2 paint brushes, and a sponge. The recalled pottery wheel kits are blue and have SKU number 078859 and one of the following UPC codes printed on the barcode on the back of the box: 0400100663462, 0042409006603, 0042409006702, 0042409006757, 0069545670017, 0886946767692 |
| Product | Creatology® pottery wheel kits, About 263,000 |
| Sold at | Exclusively at Michaels stores nationwide and online at www.michaels.com from August 2011 through February 2018 for about $25. |
| Distributor | Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 263,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls on the register that name Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2019 | Michaels Recalls Tassel Keychain Mobile Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 17 May 2018 | Michaels Recalls Spin Art Kits Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 15 May 2018 | Michaels Recalls Halloween Candle Holders Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 18 May 2017 | Michaels Recalls Ceramic Travel Mugs Due to Burn Hazard |
Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies: all 5 recalls
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18159The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18159. https://recallregister.com/product/8329-michaels-recalls-pottery-wheel-kits-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18159 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received one report of overheating, and one report of a fire in the battery compartment in the pottery wheel kits. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Exclusively at Michaels stores nationwide and online at www.michaels.com from August 2011 through February 2018 for about $25.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18159?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18159?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 263,000