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Product Recall Number: 04-042

Why was Cloth Santa decoration recalled?

The beaded nose on the cloth Santa decoration could detach, posing an aspiration hazard to young children.

Cloth Santa decoration
Here's product recall specific data for Cloth Santa decoration.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-042

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-11-25

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Cloth Santa decoration

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio is voluntarily recalling about 500 Cloth Santa decorations. The beaded nose on the cloth Santa decoration could detach, posing an aspiration hazard to young children.Name of product: Cloth Santa decorationUnits: 500Manufacturer/ Importer: American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, OhioHazard: The beaded nose on the cloth Santa decoration could detach, posing an aspiration hazard to young children.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.Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from October 2003 through November 2003 for less than $5.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: Call American Greetings Corp. at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

  • Hazard Description: The beaded nose on the cloth Santa decoration could detach, posing an aspiration hazard to young children.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: 500

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • 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.

  • Sold At: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from October 2003 through November 2003 for less than $5.

  • Importers: American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio

  • Manufacturers: American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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