Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 18, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Wuensche USA, Ambiano
- Category
- Toys & Children's Products
- Sold At
- Aldi
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, PETS
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from Consumer Product Safety Commission; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Wuensche USA, Ambiano
- Product type
- Cotton Candy Maker
- Model numbers
- 836098
- Colors
- red, teal
- Sold at
- Aldi
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 18, 2025
Reported by CPSC
September 18, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
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Hazard Information
The heating element can cause sugar to ignite, if a consumer uses the product without the included sugar receptacle, posing a fire hazard.
What You Should Do
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 service@801service.net, or by going to aldi.us and clicking on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.. 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.. Available options: Refund
About This Product
Ambiano cotton candy makers are compact kitchen appliances used to spin sugar into cotton candy. They are popular for parties and kids' activities.
Why This Is Dangerous
The heating element can ignite sugar if the sugar receptacle is not used, creating a fire risk. The issue is tied to model 836098.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Immediate halt of use required. Refunds offered. Potential property damage and safety risk if used.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Look for model number 836098 on the bottom of the unit or on packaging.
- Check date code 08/2024 on the unit or packaging.
- Examine base color red or teal and clear plastic cover for Ambiano branding.
Where to find product info
Product recalls page on aldi.us and Wuensche service email; packaging shows model and Ambiano branding.
What timeline to expect
Refund processing typically within 4-8 weeks.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document attempts to contact ALDI and Wuensche; file a complaint with CPSC if needed.
- Consider dispute via payment method if no response after 8 weeks.
How to prevent similar issues
- Avoid removing the sugar receptacle during operation; follow included instructions.
- Register products with retailers when possible to receive recall alerts.
- Be cautious with compact kitchen appliances near heat sources.
Documentation advice
Keep photos of the unit, its model number, date code, receipts, and all correspondence.
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Product Details
Brand: Wuensche USA. Product: Ambiano Cotton Candy Maker. Model: 836098. Sold at: ALDI. Sold since: Unknown. Price: Unknown.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Sold at ALDI
- Fire hazard from heating element
- No reported injuries or incidents
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