For Immediate Release
May 21, 2002
Release # 02-165
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1183
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Rose Art Recall Hotline: (888) 262-4474
CPSC, Rose Art Industries Announce Recall to Repair Cotton Candy Machine
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.J. is
voluntarily recalling about 188,000 cotton candy machines. 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.
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.
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.
Toy and discount stores sold these cotton candy machines
nationwide from September 2001 through April 2002 for about $27.
Consumers should stop using these cotton candy machines
immediately and contact Rose Art at (888) 262-4474 anytime for a free
replacement motor unit, and free samples of flavored sugar to make
cotton candy. For more information, consumers can visit the firm's web
site at www.roseart.com.