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Product Recall Number: 04-138

Why was Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches recalled?

These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches
Here's product recall specific data for Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-138

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-05-17

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich., is voluntarily recalling Martha Stewart Everyday Safety Matches. These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety MatchesUnits: 588 boxesDistributor: Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.Hazard: These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Kmart has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.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.Sold at: Kmart Stores from January 2004 through March 2004 for about $2.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the matches immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.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.

  • Hazard Description: These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: 588 boxes

  • Incidents: Kmart has not received any reports of incidents.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the matches immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

  • Sold At: Kmart Stores from January 2004 through March 2004 for about $2.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed