CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Cloth Santa Decorations Sold at Wal-Mart
Recalled November 26, 2003 · CPSC recall 04042 · American Greetings
Hazard
The beaded nose on the cloth Santa decoration could detach, posing an aspiration hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove these decorations from any display and keep out of reach of children. Consumers should return the item to Wal-Mart for a refund.
Units
500
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
This is an 8-inch, stuffed, plush Santa decoration with a bean bag-type fill material. Santa is outfitted in a traditional red and white suit with black and white spotted trim. He is wearing green gloves and black boots. Model #UX UGF 121J and UPC 61526 09253 are written on the display tag.
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove these decorations from any display and keep out of reach of children. Consumers should return the item to Wal-Mart for a refund.
Contact
Call American Greetings Corp. at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Cloth Santa decoration
Manufacturer(s)
American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
Retailers
Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from October 2003 through November 2003, for less than $5.
Made in
China
UPC
6152609253
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →