Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 18, 2025

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Wuensche USA Recalls Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at ALDI

Recall number

25469

Sold / distributed

ALDI retail stores nationwide between August 2024 and September 2024 for $15.

Why it was recalled

The heating element can cause sugar to ignite, if a consumer uses the product without the included sugar receptacle, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves all Ambiano Cotton Candy makers with model number 836098. The Cotton Candy makers have a red or teal base with a clear plastic cover. "Ambiano" and the model number are printed on the cotton candy maker's packaging and the bottom of the unit.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cotton candy maker and contact Wuensche or ALDI for a refund. Consumers can either return the fully intact cotton candy maker to any ALDI retail location for a full refund or submit a photo of the cotton candy maker with the unplugged power cord cut and a photo showing the model number 836098 and date code 08/2024 via email to Wuensche at [email protected].. Follow the official notice for full instructions.