Creatology® pottery wheel kits recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 17, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Michaels Recalls Pottery Wheel Kits Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Recall number

18159

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

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

What 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

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.