Product Recall Number: 07-064
Why was Holiday Time™ Christmas Mug Gift Sets recalled?
The buttons could detach from the plush characters sold with the mug gift sets, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Recall Number: 07-064
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2006-12-18
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Holiday Time™ Christmas Mug Gift Sets
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 70,300 Holiday Time Christmas Mug Gift Sets. The buttons could detach from the plush characters sold with the mug gift sets, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Holiday Time™ Christmas Mug Gift SetsUnits: About 70,300 unitsImporter: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.Hazard: The buttons could detach from the plush characters sold with the mug gift sets, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The gift sets include a decorated ceramic mug and a stuffed Santa, snowman, or reindeer. The stuffed characters measure 7-inches tall and are made of fleece-like material. Two red and green buttons are sewn down the front of the characters. "©DanDee™ COLLECTOR'S CHOICE®" and the product's UPC number are printed on the character's sewn-in labels. UPC numbers are as follows: Santa 0 47475 45419 8, Snowman 0 47475 45429 7, Reindeer 0 47475 45439 6. "Holiday Time™" is printed on the character's hang tag. The mug comes in three designs and measures 6-inches tall. The designs include a Santa with green background, a snowman with blue background, and a Christmas tree with green background. Sold exclusively at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for about $5.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the plush character away from small children and return it to their nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.Consumer Contact: Call Wal-Mart toll free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.walmart.com for more information.
Hazard Description: The buttons could detach from the plush characters sold with the mug gift sets, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 70,300 units
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the plush character away from small children and return it to their nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Sold At: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for about $5.
Importers: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed