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CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches
Published: May 18, 2004Recall ID: 04138Category: generalCountry: US
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USCPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled matches come in a yellow checkered box, with the UPC code - 045774700237 - printed on the back. The matches are 11 inches long.
Affected Products
Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Kmart-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Martha-Stewart-Everyday-Safety-Matches- |
| Title | CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/safety-matches.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches |
| Hazards › Name | These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Kmart has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches |
| Products › Type | Matches |
| Products › Category I D | 2039 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 588 boxes |
| Recall I D | 2617 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the matches immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Kmart Stores, from January 2004 through March 2004, for about $2. |
| Recall Date | 2004-05-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled matches come in a yellow checkered box, with the UPC code - 045774700237 - printed on the back. The matches are 11 inches long. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 045774700237 |
| Distributors › Name | Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich. |
| Recall Number | 04138 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Kmart toll-free at (866) 562-7848 anytime or log on the company's website at www.kmart.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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