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CPSC recall · Reported January 17, 2008

Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard

A metal bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a tip-over when the door is opened. This poses a risk of injury to young children.

Recall #
08166
Affected scope
About 17,000
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. recalled The self-assembled, wooden play stove is painted pink with six white knobs and a timer. T….

Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard was recalled by Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. in January 17, 2008. Reason: A metal bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a tip-over when the door is opened. This poses a r…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove and discard the bracket that connects the door to the…. Verify recall #08166 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-A metal bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a tip-over when the door is opened. This poses a r….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08166 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

The self-assembled, wooden play stove is painted pink with six white knobs and a timer. The dimensions of the stove when assembled are 11 1/2" W x 13 3/4" D x 32 7/8" H.

Reason for recall

A metal bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a tip-over when the door is opened. This poses a risk of injury to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately remove and discard the bracket that connects the door to the stove to eliminate the hazard. Consumers may obtain updated assembly instructions by contacting Transform for Kenmore brand products. In some products, the updated assembly instructions are already included and replacement instructions are not required.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 08166
Date reported January 17, 2008
Date initiated January 17, 2008
Recalling firm Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Affected scope About 17,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately remove and discard the bracket that connects the door to the stove to eliminate the hazard. Consumer…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The self-assembled, wooden play stove is painted pink with six white knobs and a timer. The dimensions of the stove when assembled are 11 1/2" W x 13 3/4" D x 32 7/8" H.. Recalled by Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.. Units affected: About 17,000.
Why was this product recalled?
A metal bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a tip-over when the door is opened. This poses a risk of injury to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the bracket that connects the door to the stove to eliminate the hazard. Consumers may obtain updated assembly instructions by contacting Transform for Kenmore brand products. In some products, the updated assembly instructions are already included and replacement instructions are not required.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 17, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08166.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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