CPSC2008-01-17
Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard
Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2007 through November 2007 for about $100.
Affected count
About 17,000
Injuries reported
Sears has received one report of the product tipping over, resulting in bruises to a child.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
My First Kenmore Play Stoves
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Sears-and-Kmart-Recall-Play-Stoves-Due-to-Tip-over-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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