CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Cloth Santa Decorations Sold at Wal-Mart
Source: CPSC Recall #04042
Recall Date
2003-11-26
Manufacturer
American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
Units Affected
500
Products Involved
Cloth Santa decoration
Hazard
The beaded nose on the cloth Santa decoration could detach, posing an aspiration hazard to young children.
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from October 2003 through November 2003, for less than $5.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28