The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05532·Announced 2005-01-19

Martha Stewart Living Recalls Full Moon Lantern Sets Due to Fire Risk

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is recalling Full Moon Lantern sets because they can overheat, melt, or ignite, posing a burn 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/burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,700 sets of Full Moon Lanterns. The lanterns were sold in three Halloween themes: Bat (Model # XPM 012A), Flying Witch (Model # XPM 012B), and Jack O-Lantern (Model # XPM 012C). The products were sold through the company's online and print catalog, "Martha Stewart: The Catalog for Living," from September 1, 2004, through October 31, 2004, at a price of $19 per set of two lanterns.

The recall is being issued because the lanterns can overheat and melt or ignite, which poses a burn hazard to consumers. The company has received 11 consumer complaints, including reports of overheating, melting, and fire. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled lanterns immediately. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. is directly contacting all affected consumers to arrange for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact the company at (800) 950-7130 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET every day, or write to P.O. Box 11650, Pueblo, CO 21001-0650 to request a refund form.

The recalled product

Product
Full Moon Lantern set
Category
Consumer Product — Seasonal Lights
Hazard
Affected units
1,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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