CPSCJanuary 17, 2008

Sears and Kmart Play Stoves recall: Tip-over Hazard

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

Why was Sears and Kmart Play Stoves recalled?

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 should I do if I have this product?

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. 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.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
My First Kenmore Play Stoves
Company
Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill., Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Quantity
About 17,000
Sold at
Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2007 through November 2007 for about $100.
Recall date
January 17, 2008
Incidents / injuries
Sears has received one report of the product tipping over, resulting in bruises to a child.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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