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Waxcessories Recalls Electric Simmer Pots Due to Risk of Fire and Shock

Date: April 24, 2008
Company: Gift and novelty shops nationwide from April 2002 through April 2008 for between $17 and $25.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using the simmer pots immediately and contact Waxcessories for instructions on receiving a free replacement product.

Affected Products

The electric simmer pots were sold in a variety of styles and were designed to melt scented wax in a ceramic cup. The cup sits on a ceramic base that contains a 40-watt bulb, socket and electric cord. The recall includes all designs of the electric simmer pots and all item numbers. The words "ELECTRIC SIMMER POT" and the design name are printed on the bar code label, which is located on the bottom of the base. For a complete list of individual item numbers and photos, visit the firm's recall Web site at www.simmerpotrecall.com

Why Was This Recalled?

The simmer pots have wire connections that can become loose, posing a risk of fire and electric shock to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Gift and novelty shops nationwide from April 2002 through April 2008 for between $17 and $25.

Gift and novelty shops nationwide from April 2002 through April 2008 for between $17 and $25. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report