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CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Cloth Santa Decorations Sold at Wal-Mart

U.S. CPSCInjuriesNov 26, 2003
Recalled Cloth Santa decoration
Recalled Cloth Santa decoration

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from October 2003 through November 2003, for less than $5.

Contact the company

Call American Greetings Corp. at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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