CPSCGeneral Alert
Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard
Published: December 23, 2008Recall ID: 09073Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When exposed to sunlight, the snow globe can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves a Hallmark Jumbo Snow Globe in the shape of a snowman with model number 1XAG5093 and UPC code 795902066666. The snow globe measures 11 by 12 by 17 inches. The model number and the UPC code can be found on the back of the hangtag.
Affected Products
Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Hallmark-Recalls-Jumbo-Snow-Globes-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d495ff62c48c485bad3482101ad8262b.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Snow Globe |
| Hazards › Name | When exposed to sunlight, the snow globe can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Hallmark has received two reports of the snow globes igniting nearby materials. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes |
| Products › Type | Holiday Items (except lights) |
| Products › Category I D | 1998 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 7000 |
| Recall I D | 5028 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the snow globe from exposure to sunlight and return it to any Hallmark Gold Crown store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Hallmark Cards Inc., of Kansas City, Mo. |
| Retailers › Name | Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide from October 2008 through November 2008 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2008-12-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves a Hallmark Jumbo Snow Globe in the shape of a snowman with model number 1XAG5093 and UPC code 795902066666. The snow globe measures 11 by 12 by 17 inches. The model number and the UPC code can be found on the back of the hangtag. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 795902066666 |
| Recall Number | 09073 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Hallmark at (800) 425-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.hallmark.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |