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Michaels Recalls Pottery Wheel Kits Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Reported: May 17, 2018 Initiated: May 17, 2018 #18159

Product 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

Reason for Recall

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

Remedy

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas. Units affected: About 263,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The battery compartment in the pottery wheel kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 17, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18159.