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Target Decorative Mailbox
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The mail slot on the mailbox can be sharp, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mailbox and return it to any Target Store for a full refund in the form of a Target gift card. Consumers can also contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the mailbox for a full refund in the form of a Target gift card.
Who to contact: Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT, daily or online at https://help.target.com/help/productrecallpage or at www.target.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information. Consumers can also click the "Product Recalls" tab on Target's Facebook page for more information.
The product
This recall involves the Bullseye's Playground Metal Mailbox. The mailbox was sold in red or white and measures about 7 inches in length, 3 inches in width and 10 inches in height. The words "Letters to Santa" are printed on the front of the mailbox in white or black letters. The product item number is printed on the white sticker located on the bottom of the mailbox sold in stores and on the inner packaging of the two-count mailboxes sold online. Mailboxes with the following product item numbers are included in the recall: Item Number Product Name 234-17-8556 Letters to Santa Metal Mailbox - Red or White 234-20-9275 Letters to Santa Metal Mailboxes - Red & White (2 Count)
Details
- Units affected
- About 174,300
- Recall date
- December 10, 2021
- Brand
- Mast Work Handicraft Co. Ltd., of China, Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Target has received nine reports of sharp mail slot openings and seven incidents of lacerations with three requiring medical attention.
Target stores nationwide for the single mailbox and online at www.target.com for the two-count mailboxes from October 2021 through November 2021 for $5 (single mailbox) and $10 (two-count mailboxes).
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Target Recalls Decorative Mailbox Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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