CPSC, Rose Art Industries Announce Recall to Repair Cotton Candy Machine
USCPSC, Rose Art Industries Announce Recall to Repair Cotton Candy Machine
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Rose Art cotton candy machines
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Rose-Art-Industries-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Cotton-Candy-Machine- |
| Title | CPSC, Rose Art Industries Announce Recall to Repair Cotton Candy Machine |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/rose-art-cotton-candy.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Rose Art cotton candy machine |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Rose Art cotton candy machines |
| Products › Type | Cookers & Cookware |
| Products › Category I D | 1895 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 188,000 |
| Recall I D | 2148 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Toy and discount stores sold these cotton candy machines nationwide, from September 2001 through April 2002, for about $27. |
| Recall Date | 2002-05-21T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 02165 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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