That cheap at‑home wax kit may be hotter than you bargained for. Federal safety officials and importer Southern Telecom have expanded a recall of Lomi roll‑on waxing kits after fresh reports that the devices' power cords are overheating. The move adds a newer model and pulls roughly 14,700 additional kits off the market on top of last year's recall. Owners are being urged to stop using the warmers immediately and follow the company's refund steps.
What the expanded recall covers now
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the June 25 recall expansion adds model LOMB2004PK and covers about 14,700 additional Lomi roll‑on waxing kits because the roll‑on warmers' power cords can overheat and short‑circuit, according to CPSC. The expanded action, listed as recall number 26‑576, says the newly recalled kits were sold at Ross, DD's, Variety Wholesalers and Burlington from February through December 2025 for about $13 each.
How to cash in your refund
Southern Telecom is telling customers to stop using recalled warmers, unplug them, cut the unplugged power cord in half and upload a photo of the destroyed cord to its recall portal in order to receive a full refund. The company also provides a toll‑free line for questions. Full instructions, the refund portal and the customer service number are posted on Southern Telecom, which the importer has used for previous remedy notices.
Backstory: earlier recall and reported burns
Southern Telecom first recalled the Lomi roll‑on kits on June 13, 2024 after reports that some power cords overheated or short‑circuited. That original action covered about 19,500 units and included two reports of burn injuries, according to CPSC. The earlier recall focused on model LOMB2003PK, which was sold at several discount chains during 2023.
Where they were sold and how to check yours
The model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the wax warmer, and the boxed kits included a handheld warmer, a wax cartridge, strips, a power cord and a manual, FOX 10 Phoenix reports. If you picked one up at Ross, DD's, Bealls, Variety Wholesalers or Burlington, flip the unit over and confirm the model on the bottom before plugging it in.
What to do next and a legal reminder
If you own a recalled Lomi kit, stop using it immediately, unplug the unit and follow the destruction‑and‑refund steps posted by the importer. Keep purchase records and report any overheating, burns or property damage. Federal law prohibits selling products that are under recall, and the agency's roundup of recent recalls includes contact details and reporting links for consumers. For more information, see PR Newswire, which summarizes the agency's postings.
