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.
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