Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 263,000 units
Recall No. 18-159 Published May 17, 2018

Creatology® pottery wheel kits

The battery compartment in the pottery wheel kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. sold at Exclusively at Michaels stores nationwide and online at www.michaels.com from August 2011 – February 2018 for about $25.

Creatology® pottery wheel kits
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Affected model numbers
UPC codes
0400100663462 0042409006603 0042409006702 0042409006757 0069545670017 0886946767692

Why it was recalled

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

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

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.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 263,000
Made inChina
Sold atExclusively at Michaels stores nationwide and online at www.michaels.com
Sales periodAugust 2011 – February 2018
PriceAbout $25

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-642-4235
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www
Recall page
www.michaels.com

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