Ceramic Potpourri Houses, Item #32-67-47
CPSC Recall #90-009 — November 15, 1989
Product
Ceramic Potpourri Houses, Item #32-67-47
Description
Washington, D.C. -- Kmart Corporation, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is voluntarily recalling an estimated 15,000 Ceramic Potpourri Houses, Item #32-67-47, which sold for $5.97 at Kmart stores since June, 1989. The tealight candle, which is sold with the Ceramic Potpourri House, burns too hot and poses a risk of fire. The firm reports at least 12 incidents where the product caught on fire which resulted in minor property damage and no injuries. Consumers should return the Ceramic Potpourri House to any Kmart store for their choice of a full refund of the purchase price, replacement with a new potpourri house or replacement of the original tealight candle with a box of ten new tealight candles.
Hazard
The tealight candle, which is sold with the Ceramic Potpourri House, burns too hot and poses a risk of fire.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm reports at least 12 incidents where the product caught on fire which resulted in minor property damage and no injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should return the Ceramic Potpourri House to any Kmart store for their choice of a full refund of the purchase price, replacement with a new potpourri house or replacement of the original tealight candle with a box of ten new tealight candles.
Units Affected
Approximately 15,000
Sold At
The Ceramic Potpourri Houses were sold for $5.97 at Kmart stores since June, 1989.