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Bobblehead Snowman and Bobblehead Santa Decorations
- Starting date:
- August 24, 2011
- Posting date:
- August 24, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Electrical Hazard, Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002636
Affected products
Bobblehead Snowman and Bobblehead Santa Decorations
Product description
This recall involves Bobblehead Snowman and Bobblehead Santa decorations.
| Product | Wal-Mart Canada Item Number | Manufacturer Item Number |
|---|---|---|
| 36-inch Bobblehead Snowman with 45 LED lights | 1817871 | MCX20-045001 |
| 36-inch Bobblehead Santa with 45 LED lights | 1817878 | MCX20-045002 |
Hazard identified
An electrical component in the product can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Wal-Mart received one report of an incident involving a Bobblehead Snowman that overheated and emitted smoke.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these decorations.
Number sold
Approximately 4,287 units of the affected products were sold at Wal-Mart stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were distributed from September 2010 through January 2011.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Polygroup Limited (Macao Commercial Offshore)
Tel: 1-800-813-0206
- Importer
-
Walmart Canada Inc.
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-328-0402 (Option 3)
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product. If you purchased one of the above units, you may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund of price paid.
For more information, consumers may contact the manufacturer through their toll-free customer service telephone number at 1-800-813-0206 for a refund. Receipt and product will be required for a refund.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on the Electrical Safety Authority's website.