CPSC recall 08-166, announced January 17, 2008, covers Sears My First Kenmore Play Stoves (about 17,000 units). A metal bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a tip-over when the door is opened. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately remove and discard the bracket that connects the door to the stove to eliminate the hazard. Recall contact: call (800) 659-7026.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Incidents and injuries
Sears has received one report of the product tipping over, resulting in bruises to a child.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sears
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-166
- Units
- About 17,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2007 through November 2007 for about $100.
- Distributor
- Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill., Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
My First Kenmore Play Stoves
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
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.
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