Holiday Time™ Christmas Mug Gift Sets

CPSC Recall #07-064 - December 18, 2006

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-064
Recall DateDecember 18, 2006
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 70,300 units
ImporterWal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Wal-Mart stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for about $5.

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

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.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately take the plush character away from small children and return it to their nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside, if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.