The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·04138·Announced 2004-05-18

Kmart Recalls Martha Stewart Everyday Safety Matches Due to Fire Hazard

Kmart is recalling 588 boxes of Martha Stewart Everyday Safety Matches because they may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kmart Corp. is recalling 588 boxes of Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches. The recalled matches are 11 inches long and come in a yellow checkered box with the UPC code 045774700237 printed on the back. These products were sold at Kmart stores from January 2004 through March 2004 for approximately $2.00.

The recall is being conducted because the matches may ignite upon impact, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. Kmart has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to these matches; the recall is a precautionary measure to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers should stop using the matches immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Kmart toll-free at (866) 562-7848 or visit www.kmart.com.

The recalled product

Product
Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches
Category
Consumer Product — Matches
Hazard
Affected units
588

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 045774700237

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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