Wal-Mart Stores Inc. · Recalled
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Recalls 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.
- Units
- About 70,300 units
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $5
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for about $5.
- Product type
- Mugs
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the plush character away from small children and return it to their nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Call Wal-Mart toll free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.walmartstores.com for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 19 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.
