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Kmart Recalling Ceramic Potpourri House

Published: November 16, 1989Recall ID: 90009Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Product Description & Identification

Kmart Recalling Ceramic Potpourri House NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: November 16, 1989 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-009 Kmart Recalling Ceramic Potpourri House Washington, D.C.-- Kmart Corporation, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is voluntarily recalling an estimated 15,000 Ceramic Potpourri Houses, Item #32- 67-47, which sold for $5.97 at Kmart stores since June, 1989. The tealight candle, which is sold with the Ceramic Potpourri House, burns too hot and poses a risk of fire. The firm reports at least 12 incidents where the product caught on fire which resulted in minor property damage and no injuries. Consumers should return the Ceramic Potpourri House to any Kmart store for their choice of a full refund of the purchase price, replacement with a new potpourri house or replacement of the original tealight candle with a box of ten new tealight candles.

Affected Products

Ceramic Potpourri Houses

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1990/Kmart-Recalling-Ceramic-Potpourri-House
TitleKmart Recalling Ceramic Potpourri House
Hazards › NameFire & Fire-Related Burn
Products › NameCeramic Potpourri Houses
Products › TypePotpourri Items
Products › Category I D2078
Recall I D4882
Recall Date1989-11-16T00:00:00
DescriptionKmart Recalling Ceramic Potpourri House NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: November 16, 1989 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-009 Kmart Recalling Ceramic Potpourri House Washington, D.C.-- Kmart Corporation, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is voluntarily recalling an estimated 15,000 Ceramic Potpourri Houses, Item #32- 67-47, which sold for $5.97 at Kmart stores since June, 1989. The tealight candle, which is sold with the Ceramic Potpourri House, burns too hot and poses a risk of fire. The firm reports at least 12 incidents where the product caught on fire which resulted in minor property damage and no injuries. Consumers should return the Ceramic Potpourri House to any Kmart store for their choice of a full refund of the purchase price, replacement with a new potpourri house or replacement of the original tealight candle with a box of ten new tealight candles.
Recall Number90009
Manufacturers › NameKmart
Last Publish Date2015-01-15T00:00:00

Overview

  • Recalling FirmKmart
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