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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 17, 2008Serious
Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard
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What’s wrong
A metal bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a tip-over when the door is opened. This poses a risk of injury to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The product can tip onto a child.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the bracket that connects the door to the stove to eliminate the hazard. Consumers may obtain updated assembly instructions by contacting Transform for Kenmore brand products. In some products, the updated assembly instructions are already included and replacement instructions are not required.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Transform for Kenmore brand products at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
The product
The self-assembled, wooden play stove is painted pink with six white knobs and a timer. The dimensions of the stove when assembled are 11 1/2" W x 13 3/4" D x 32 7/8" H.
Details
- Units affected
- About 17,000
- Recall date
- January 17, 2008
- Made or distributed by
- Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill., Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Sears has received one report of the product tipping over, resulting in bruises to a child.
Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2007 through November 2007 for about $100.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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