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CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Lamps

Recall 00-093 · April 17, 2000 · Kmart

What to doConsumers should immediately unplug the lamps and stop using them. Consumers should return the lamps to their local Kmart, for a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
00-093 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 17, 2000
Brand
Kmart
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Little Ones wooden accent lamps
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 208,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 17, 2000

What was recalled

The "Little Ones" wooden accent lamps being recalled come in six different styles: an airplane lamp, alphabet letters (ABC) lamp, numbers (123) lamp, baseball with bat lamp, train lamp and sailboat lamp. The lamps are approximately 15 inches high with wood bases. A price label on the bottom of the base reads, "Made in China for Kmart Corporation." "Little Ones fun accent lamps for kids" is written on a paper insert packaged on the lampshade.

Is my product affected?

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  • Little Ones wooden accent lamps · About 208,000 units

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Little Ones wooden accent lamps
Little Ones wooden accent lamps

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Kmart stores nationwide sold the lamps, from January 1993 through March 2000, for between $13 and $15.; Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich..

Injuries or incidents reported

Kmart has received eight reports of the lamps short circuiting and catching fire, resulting in property damage. One of these fires resulted in more than $15,000 in damages, and another caused more than $3,000 in damages. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Consumer contact

For further information, contact Kmart at (800) 63KMART anytime.

Recall history and context

Kmart appears in 18 CPSC recalls on record. See all Kmart recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Little Ones wooden accent lamps (About 208,000 units). The "Little Ones" wooden accent lamps being recalled come in six different styles: an airplane lamp, alphabet letters (ABC) lamp, numbers (123) lamp, baseball with bat lamp, train lamp and sailboat lamp.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately unplug the lamps and stop using them. Consumers should return the lamps to their local Kmart, for a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 17, 2000. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.