Target Recalls Decorative Mailbox Due to Laceration Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #22029
Recall Date
2021-12-10
Manufacturer
Mast Work Handicraft Co. Ltd., of China
Units Affected
About 174,300
Products Involved
Letters to Santa Mailbox
Hazard
The mail slot on the mailbox can be sharp, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
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).
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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)
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