American Greetings Corp. Recall of Cloth Santa
Decorations Sold at Wal-Mart
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 26, 2003
Release # 04-042
American Greetings Hotline: (800) 777-4891
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Cloth Santa
Decorations Sold at Wal-Mart
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Cloth Santa decoration
Units: 500
Manufacturer/ Importer: American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard: 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: China
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.
Consumer Contact: Call American Greetings Corp. at (800) 777-4891
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
