Target Recalls Decorative Mailbox Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 22029 · Dec 10, 2021 · Target
174,300
units affected
174,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22029
- Date
- Dec 10, 2021
- Company
- Target
- Units affected
- 174,300
- Product
- Letters to Santa Mailbox
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves the Bullseye's Playground Metal Mailbox. The mailbox was sold in red or white and measures about 7 inches in length, 3 inches in width and 10 inches in height. The words "Letters to Santa" are printed on the front of the mailbox in white or black letters. The product item number is printed on the white sticker located on the bottom of the mailbox sold in stores and on the inner packaging of the two-count mailboxes sold online. Mailboxes with the following product item numbers are included in the recall: Item Number Product Name 234-17-8556 Letters to Santa Metal Mailbox - Red or White 234-20-9275 Letters to Santa Metal Mailboxes - Red & White (2 Count)
What can happen
The mail slot on the mailbox can be sharp, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mailbox and return it to any Target Store for a full refund in the form of a Target gift card. Consumers can also contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the mailbox for a full refund in the form of a Target gift card.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Target has received nine reports of sharp mail slot openings and seven incidents of lacerations with three requiring medical attention.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide for the single mailbox and online at www.target.com for the two-count mailboxes from October 2021 through November 2021 for $5 (single mailbox) and $10 (two-count mailboxes).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled letters to santa mailbox?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mailbox and return it to any Target Store for a full refund in the form of a Target gift card. Consumers can also contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the mailbox for a full refund in the form of a Target gift card.
What is the hazard?
The mail slot on the mailbox can be sharp, posing a laceration hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.