Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Mug Gift Sets
Recall 07064 · Dec 19, 2006 · Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
70,300
units affected
70,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07064
- Date
- Dec 19, 2006
- Company
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
- Units affected
- 70,300
- Product
- Holiday Time™ Christmas Mug Gift Sets
- Product type
- Mugs
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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.
What can happen
The buttons could detach from the plush characters sold with the mug gift sets, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the plush character away from small children and return it to their nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled holiday time™ christmas mug gift sets?
Consumers should immediately take the plush character away from small children and return it to their nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The buttons could detach from the plush characters sold with the mug gift sets, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.