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Wuensche USA Recalls Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at ALDI
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #25469
Wuensche USA Recalls Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at ALDI
Wuensche USA, Chicago, Illinois · Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers
Product Description
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.
Hazard
The heating element can cause sugar to ignite, if a consumer uses the product without the included sugar receptacle, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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 service@801service.net.
Refund
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 12 reports of sparking or fire. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
Wuensche USA, Chicago, Illinois has voluntarily recalled about 21,690 of Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on September 18, 2025. The heating element can cause sugar to ignite, if a consumer uses the product without the included sugar receptacle, posing a fire hazard. While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should obtain a full refund. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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