American Greetings Recalls DesignWare Zipper Pulls Due to Choking Hazard
American Greetings is recalling 122,700 DesignWare Zipper Pulls because the plastic butterfly attachments may detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard to young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
American Greetings Corp. of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling approximately 122,700 units of DesignWare® Zipper Pulls. The product consists of a 2-inch plastic blue or purple butterfly-shaped photo holder that attaches to a zipper, sold in packages of four with a pink cardboard backer. The specific model number is ZPL 1820 and the UPC is 18100 72866.
The recall was issued because the zipper pulls could separate and detach from the zipper, creating a choking hazard for young children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this product. The zipper pulls were manufactured in China and sold at discount, toy, drug, grocery, party, and specialty/gift stores nationwide from January 2001 through November 2003 for approximately $4.
Consumers should dispose of the zipper pulls immediately. Those who wish to receive a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings products are sold can contact the firm at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- DesignWare® Zipper Pulls
- Manufacturer
- American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 122,700
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
UPCs (1)
- 1810072866
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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