Cloth Santa decoration

CPSC Recall #04-042 — November 25, 2003

Recall #04-042 Date: November 25, 2003 Remedy: Refund

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

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

Incidents / Injuries

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.

Units Affected

500

Sold At

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

Manufacturer

American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio

Importer

American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio

Manufactured In

China