Creatology® pottery wheel kits

CPSC Recall #18-159 — May 17, 2018

Recall #18-159 Date: May 17, 2018 Remedy: Refund

Product

Creatology® pottery wheel kits

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

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

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. 

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.

Units Affected

About 263,000

Sold At

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

Manufactured In

China