CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Cloth Santa Decorations Sold at Wal-Mart

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-042

Date: November 25, 2003

Product Name: Cloth Santa decoration

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio is voluntarily recalling about 500 Cloth Santa decorations. The beaded nose on the cloth Santa decoration could detach, posing an aspiration hazard to young children.Name of product: Cloth Santa decorationUnits: 500Manufacturer/ Importer: American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, OhioHazard: The beaded nose on the cloth Santa decoration could detach, posing an aspiration hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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.Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from October 2003 through November 2003 for less than $5.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: Call American Greetings Corp. at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Hazard Description:

The beaded nose on the cloth Santa decoration could detach, posing an aspiration hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: 500

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Wal-Mart stores nationwide from October 2003 through November 2003 for less than $5.

Manufactured In:

China