Brand recall history

Kmart recalls

Every CPSC recall record we found for Kmart, newest first. Updated Oct. 11, 2026.

62 recalls since 1974. The most recent was on Aug. 26, 2008.

Last 12 months: 0
Most recent: 2008-08
Agencies: 1

Recalls by year

2012–2026

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Aug. 26, 2008Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Coffee Makers The wiring in the coffee maker can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Jan. 17, 2008My First Kenmore Play Stoves 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.
Feb. 23, 2005Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Sets The birch, surrounding the candles, may ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
July 21, 2004Pool Pump Water Gun The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, causing injury.
June 22, 2004Basic Editions Infant and Toddler Girls' Rompers The crocheted cherry-shape tassels and plastic buttons may pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
May 18, 2004Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Dec. 26, 2002Wooden Toy Vehicles These products may be given to children as toys. The wheels on the wooden toys may break off into small parts, which may pose a choking hazard to…
April 30, 2001MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® brand tea kettles Boiling water can be expelled from the kettle's spout, presenting a burn hazard to consumers.
Aug. 8, 2000"Splash Club" swim masks for children The mask's glass lens can break into sharp pieces, causing lacerations to a child's face, eyes or hands.
April 17, 2000Little Ones wooden accent lamps The lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Aug. 10, 1999Flo-Master all-purpose sprayers Poisoning
May 20, 1999Rawlings slow-pitch softball bats Laceration
May 11, 1999Tru-Burn Portable LP Gas Grills Fire & Fire-Related Burn
April 15, 1999Weider Power Glide exercise machines; Weider Shape Glider exercise machines; Weslo Shape Trainer exercise… Fall
Dec. 23, 1998Kmart electric angel tree-top ornaments Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Oct. 15, 1998Individually sold xylophones, Little Ones® Infant three-piece musical gift sets, and Little Ones® Infant… The rounded ends of the xylophone mallets are smaller in diameter than the 1.75-inch standard for small balls. The mallets can get stuck in the…
Oct. 8, 1998"Splash Club" Deluxe Baby Floats The seat of the pool toy can tear at the seam, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and possibly drown.
Aug. 13, 1998Kmart Splash Club Deluxe Inflatable Kiddie Boats Fall
June 25, 1998Ekco Endura 12-inch non-stick stainless steel skillets; Ekco Eterna 12-inch stainless steel skillets Burn - Not Fire-Related
May 13, 1998Castrol Super Clean aerosol foam Poisoning
March 23, 1998Grillmaster gas grills with side burners Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Jan. 12, 1998Step 2 Big Storage Chests Entrapment
Jan. 5, 1998Hedstrom backyard gym set Glide Rides Fall
Jan. 5, 1998Bon Jour Ladies' fleece Tops; Boy's Chocolate Soup fleece Shirts; Chocolate Soup fleece garments; Cypress… Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Dec. 8, 1997J. Mason infant carriers Fall
Nov. 26, 1997Gables wrought-iron patio rocking chairs Fall
Nov. 3, 1997Kmart Sling Garden Chairs Collapse
Sept. 13, 1997Kmart Healthways Ocean Side dive masks Laceration
Aug. 21, 1997halogen torchiere floor lamps Fire & Fire-Related Burn
May 6, 1997Basic Editions Lily Table Lamps Fire & Fire-Related Burn
March 11, 1997Little Miracles rompers for infant boys Lead
May 22, 1996Kmart Young Classics rompers for infant girls Lead
Feb. 14, 1996Northwest Territory Rugged Sportswear men's cotton fleece shirts Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Jan. 16, 1996Cosco Youth Options chifferobes (combination dresser/wardrobes); Cosco Youth Options four-drawer dressers January 16, 1996 Release # 96-059 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), two furniture…
June 7, 1995CPSC, Angel-etts Of California Recall Gerber Infant/Toddler Sandals Choking
April 17, 1995Basic Designs Adjustable Office Chairs Fall
March 16, 1995Ace Bayou zippered bean bag chairs; Ace Novelty zippered bean bag chairs; American Bean Bag zippered bean bag… Suffocation
March 1, 1995Jenny Lind crib-side rails Entrapment
Jan. 19, 1995Baby Trend Baby Express cribs/playpens; Baby Trend Home and Roam cribs/playpens Collapse
Dec. 1, 1994Base Line Design bean bag chairs Suffocation
Sept. 15, 1994Gilbert Beacon Electric seasonal light sets; Gilbert General Electric seasonal light sets; Gilbert J. Hofert… Fire & Fire-Related Burn
April 11, 1994Kmart boys' newborn 3-piece outfits Choking
Dec. 23, 1993Condolier single light holiday electric candle decorations Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Dec. 1, 1993Candoliers holiday electric candle decorations Electrocution/Electric Shock
June 1, 1993Worm Getter electric worm probes Electrocution/Electric Shock
Jan. 13, 1993Islander children's sandals Choking
Dec. 11, 1991Moroccan Sand patio sets; Suncraft white plastic resin patio chairs Collapse
July 15, 1991Luv n' Care baby pacifiers Strangulation
May 22, 1991Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner tealight candles Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Jan. 3, 1990Toyo string-to-string miniature Christmas light sets Electrocution/Electric Shock
Dec. 1, 1989Kmart 16-inch Mountain Jr. Bicycle sidewalk bicycles; Ming Ta 16-inch Mountain Jr. Bicycle sidewalk bicycles Fall
Nov. 16, 1989Ceramic Potpourri Houses Fire & Fire-Related Burn
June 20, 1989K Mart Baby Mirror Rattles man with a hat rattles; K Mart Baby Wheel Rattles snail rattles Choking
Oct. 11, 1988Baby's First Playball squeeze toys; Baby's First Squeeze Toys; Telephone Receiver Rattle toys Choking
Sept. 21, 1988School Days Scissors Desk Set Laceration
Oct. 23, 1987Feudor metal-sleeved disposable lighters; Special Offer metal-sleeved disposable lighters Fire & Fire-Related Burn
May 26, 1983Empire Super Slide slide ladder Entrapment
July 13, 1982Gerry Carrier baby back carriers; Pack-A-Poose baby back carriers Entrapment
Sept. 8, 1980K-Mart, Rolf Brauchli, Nino Originals World Champion, Select Beauty Brands Royal Hair Dryers Poisoning
Oct. 1, 1979Holly Hobbie dial/intercom toy telephone sets Burn - Not Fire-Related
Oct. 1, 1979Structo portable gas grill valves Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Dec. 18, 1974Kresge indoor-outdoor Christmas lights; Kresge Professional Decorator's Miniature Lites; Noma Deluxe… Electrocution/Electric Shock; Fire & Fire-Related Burn

How we match: a recall is listed here when the agency names Kmart as the company that filed it. Sources: FDA enforcement reports and FDA-posted company announcements, CPSC recall notices and NHTSA recall campaigns.

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