Wuensche USA Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers Recall

Fire Hazard; sold at ALDI.

CPSC recall #25469 · announced Sep 18, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026

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 [email protected].

Units

About 21,690

Wuensche USA Recalls Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at ALDI

How to identify the recalled product

Product	Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers
Units recalled	About 21,690

The recall

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.

Reported incidents

The firm has received 12 reports of sparking or fire. No injuries have been reported.

What consumers should do now

Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact the company for the announced remedy. Do not resell or donate recalled products — it is illegal under federal law.

ALDI toll-free at (800) 325-7894 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at https://help.aldi.us/contact-form-product, by email to Wuensche USA at [email protected], or by going to aldi.us and clicking on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official notice title: “Wuensche USA Recalls Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at ALDI”. Read the official CPSC notice