Electric simmer pots recalled due to fire risk and shock hazard

April 29th, 2008 | Category: DIY

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Waxcessories Inc., has announced a voluntary recall of about 830,000 electric simmer pots. The simmer pots have a wire connection that can come loose, creating a fire risk and electric shock risk to consumers. Although no injuries have been reported, there have been 161 reports of discolored cords, loose wires, and wires coming loose from the simmer pot.

Manufactured in China and sold by gift and novelty shops from April 2002 through April 2008 for amidst $17 and $25, the electric

simmer pots were designed to melt scented wax in a ceramic cup, which sits on a ceramic base containing a 40 watt bulb, socket and electric cord. All designs and all item numbers of electric simmer pots are involved in the recall. For more data, please see the CPSC press release.

Consumers should stop using the recalled simmer pots immediately. To get a free replacement product, consumers may contact Waxcessories at (800) 899-5884 or visit the recall website at www.simmerpotrecall.com.