Creatology® pottery wheel kits
CPSC Recall #18-159 — May 17, 2018
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