The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09073·Announced 2008-12-23

Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard

Hallmark is recalling Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes because they can act as magnifying glasses in sunlight and ignite nearby materials. No injuries have been reported.

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 fire hazard where the product can ignite combustible materials. Although two ignition incidents were reported, no injuries or deaths have been reported, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Hallmark Cards Inc. is recalling approximately 7,000 Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes, model number 1XAG5093, due to a fire hazard. The snow globes measure 11 by 12 by 17 inches and were sold at Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide from October 2008 through November 2008 for about $100. The product was manufactured in China.

When exposed to sunlight, the snow globe can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials. Hallmark has received two reports of the snow globes igniting nearby materials, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately remove the snow globe from exposure to sunlight and return it to any Hallmark Gold Crown store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Hallmark at (800) 425-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.hallmark.com.

The recalled product

Product
Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes
Manufacturer
Hallmark Cards Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
Category
Consumer Product — Holiday Items
Hazard
Affected units
7,000

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)

  • 795902066666

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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