CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches
CPSC recall 04138. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the matches immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
CPSC recall 04138 has the recall date 18 May 2004. The notice names the firm Kmart. The recall has about 588 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Matches.
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| Incidents and injuries | Kmart has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 588 |
| Description | The recalled matches come in a yellow checkered box, with the UPC code - 045774700237 - printed on the back. The matches are 11 inches long. |
| Product | Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches, 588 boxes, Matches |
| Sold at | Kmart Stores, from January 2004 through March 2004, for about $2. |
| Distributor | Kmart Corp |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Hazard: Impact injury
- Category: Matches
- CPSC recalls of 2004
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 588Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 32%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Matches
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Kmart
- 32
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2005 | CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Set Sold Exclusively at Kmart |
| 21 Jul 2004 | CPSC, Kmart Corporation Announce Recall of Pool Pump Water Guns |
| 22 Jun 2004 | CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Girls' Rompers |
| 26 Dec 2002 | CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Wooden Toy Vehicles |
| 30 Apr 2001 | CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® Brand Tea Kettles |
| 8 Aug 2000 | CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall of Children's Swim Masks |
| 17 Apr 2000 | CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Lamps |
| 23 Dec 1998 | Angel Tree-Top Ornament Recalled by Kmart |
| 8 Oct 1998 | CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Inflatable Baby Floats |
| 13 Aug 1998 | Inflatable Kiddie Boats Recalled by Kmart |
| 5 Jan 1998 | Glide Rides Recalled by Hedstrom |
| 26 Nov 1997 | Gables Patio Rocking Chairs Recalled by Kmart |
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04138. https://recallregister.com/product/2617-cpsc-kmart-corp-announce-recall-of-martha-stewart-everyday-safety-matc/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04138 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kmart has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kmart Stores, from January 2004 through March 2004, for about $2.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04138?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
588 boxes
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China