Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard

“My First Kenmore” Play Stoves

Date of Recall
2008-01-17

CPSC Release Number
08-166

Manufactured In
Taiwan

Company Phone Number
(800) 659-7026

Units
About 17,000

Sold By
Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2007 through November 2007 for about $100.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents
Sears has received one report of the product tipping over, resulting in bruises to a child.

Description
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.

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 Sears/Kmart or by visiting either firm’s Web site. In some products, the updated assembly instructions are already included and replacement instructions are not required.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Sears/Kmart at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit either www.sears.com or www.kmart.com

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