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Kmart Recalling Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner

Published: May 22, 1991Recall ID: 91074Category: Consumer ProductsCountry: United States
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Kmart Recalling Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner

Recalling Firm: Kmart

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Reason for Recall / Hazard

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Product Description & Identification

May 22, 1991 Release # 91-074 Kmart Recalling Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner Washington, DC -- Kmart, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling an estimated 18,000 Gift Gallery Potpourri Burners, Item #20-00-21, which sold for $5.97 at Kmart stores from September 1990 through February 1991. The tealight candle, which is sold with the Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner, burns too hot and may pose a risk of fire. The firm reports one incident where the tealight of the product was difficult to extinguish. No property damage or injury was reported. Consumers should return the Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner to any Kmart store for a full refund. This product was available in one color: cream with strawberries on a vine. The CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks associated with consumer products

Affected Products

Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner tealight candles

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1991/Kmart-Recalling-Gift-Gallery-Potpourri-Burner
TitleKmart Recalling Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner
Hazards › NameFire & Fire-Related Burn
Products › NameGift Gallery Potpourri Burner tealight candles
Products › TypePotpourri Items
Products › Category I D2078
Recall I D5087
Recall Date1991-05-22T00:00:00
DescriptionMay 22, 1991 Release # 91-074 Kmart Recalling Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner Washington, DC -- Kmart, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling an estimated 18,000 Gift Gallery Potpourri Burners, Item #20-00-21, which sold for $5.97 at Kmart stores from September 1990 through February 1991. The tealight candle, which is sold with the Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner, burns too hot and may pose a risk of fire. The firm reports one incident where the tealight of the product was difficult to extinguish. No property damage or injury was reported. Consumers should return the Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner to any Kmart store for a full refund. This product was available in one color: cream with strawberries on a vine. The CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks associated with consumer products
Recall Number91074
Manufacturers › NameKmart
Last Publish Date2015-01-20T00:00:00

Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately

Safety Steps
1Verify Product Identifiers

Check the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.

2Isolate & Discontinue Use

Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.

3Claim Free Statutory Remedy

Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.

4Report Adverse Incidents

If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).

Your Legal Rights as a Consumer

Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall

FAQ Guide

Q1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Kmart Recalling Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner?

Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.

Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?

Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.

Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?

In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.

Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?

This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.

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Recall Hazard Severity
Caution (Class III)
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