Angel tree-top ornament
CPSC Recall #99-042 — December 22, 1998
Product
Angel tree-top ornament
Description
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
The fabric used in making these ornaments is flammable, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
CPSC is aware of two incidents where plastic on these angel ornaments melted from the heat of the bulbs.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these ornaments and return them to Kmart for a refund.
Units Affected
About 132,000
Sold At
Kmart stores nationwide sold the angel ornaments from September 1998 to December 1998 for about $11.
Manufactured In
China