Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard
CPSC recall 08166 · announced January 17, 2008 · Sears, Roebuck And Co · 17,000 units affected
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Sears has received one report of the product tipping over, resulting in bruises to a child.
Sold at: Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2007 through November 2007 for about $100.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.