Angel Tree-Top Ornament Recalled by Kmart
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (1998-12-23). Hazards: fire, burn.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 99042 |
| Published | 1998-12-23 |
| Last updated | 1998-12-23 |
| Product category | Holiday Items (except lights) |
| Products | Kmart electric angel tree-top ornaments |
| Firm named in the title | Kmart |
| Firms | Kmart (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
Description
Angel Tree-Top Ornament Recalled by Kmart NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23, 1998 Release # 99-042 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Angel Tree-Top Ornament WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich., is conducting a voluntary recall of about 132,000 electric angel tree-top ornaments. The fabric used in making these ornaments is flammable, posing a fire hazard. CPSC is aware of two incidents where plastic on these angel ornaments melted from the heat of the bulbs. These tree-top angel ornaments are about 10 inches high, have gowns that are white, gold, silver or a combination of these colors, and have lights attached to each wrist and at its base. "Made in China for Kmart Corporation, Troy, Michigan 48084," and "CODE: 0-377728- 118 are printed on a label attached to the unit's power cord, along with an Underwriters Laboratories label. Kmart stores nationwide sold the angel ornaments from September 1998 to December 1998 for about $11. Consumers should immediately stop using these ornaments and return them to Kmart for a refund. For further information about this recall, contact CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 anytime.
Hazard
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
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