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Recalled angel tree-top ornament
The fabric used in making these ornaments is flammable, posing a fire hazard.
About 132,000
For further information, consumers may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.
Recall Details
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.
Consumers should immediately stop using these ornaments and return them to Kmart for a refund.
CPSC is aware of two incidents where plastic on these angel ornaments melted from the heat of the bulbs.
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