Michaels Recalls Pottery Wheel Kits Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Creatology® pottery wheel kits

Date of Recall

2018-05-17

CPSC Release Number

18-159

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 263,000

Distributor

Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas

Sold By

Exclusively at Michaels stores nationwide and online at www.michaels.com from August 2011 through February 2018 for about $25.

Problem/Hazard

The battery compartment in the pottery wheel kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Injuries/Incidents

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. 

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.

SKU Number	UPC codes
078859	0400100663462, 0042409006603, 0042409006702, 0042409006757, 0069545670017, 0886946767692

Remedy

Refund

Consumer Contact

Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.michaels.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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