Waxcessories Inc., of Dracut, Mass. voluntarily recalled about 830,000 Electric Simmer Pots because the simmer pots have wire connections that can become loose, posing a risk of fire and electric shock to consumers. As of the date of the recall, the company had received 161 reports of discolored cords, loose wires, and wires separating from the pot. The electric simmer pots were sold in a variety of styles and were designed to melt scented wax in a ceramic cup. The cup sits on a ceramic base that contains a 40-watt bulb, socket and electric cord. The recall includes all designs of the electric simmer pots and all item numbers. The words "ELECTRIC SIMMER POT" and the design name are printed on the bar code label, which is located on the bottom of the base. The products were sold by gift and novelty shops nationwide from April 2002 through April 2008 for between $17 and $25.