Target has issued a recall for Christmas decorations that have been blamed for injuring several people.
The “Bullseye’s Playground Letters to Santa” mailbox is metal and has sharp edges that pose a hazard. In the recall alert, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said seven people have reported being cut, with three needing medical attention.
#Recall: About 174,000 @Target Decorative Mailboxes. The mail slot on the mailbox can be sharp, posing a laceration hazard. Get full refund as a gift card. CONTACT: 800-440-0680 or https://t.co/j8F8CiQOwm. Full recall notice: https://t.co/8UV4kHhmqh pic.twitter.com/9WxWMSX7GW
— US Consumer Product Safety Commission (@USCPSC) December 10, 2021
The red and white mailboxes were sold at Target stores across the United States and online at Target.com. They are metal with a slot that opens and contain text that reads “Letters to Santa” on the front.
Anyone who has the items should stop using them immediately. The mailboxes can be returned to Target for a refund. If you have questions, you can call Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT.
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