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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1996-12-23

Animated Santa Recalled by PriceCostco

Is my product affected?

  • Brand Price Costco

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

PriceCostco is recalling approximately 66,263 units of its 30" Deluxe Animated Santa with Light and Music (item number 63404) that were sold between August 5, 1996, and December 20, 1996, at Costco and Price Club warehouses. The product is being recalled because there have been four reports of the animated Santas overheating and melting, which may have been caused by a defective capacitor.

If you own this recalled product, you should unplug the Santa immediately and return it to any Costco or Price Club warehouse for a full refund. If you have questions, you can contact PriceCostco at (800) 774-2678.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Burn - Not Fire-Related

Details from the source

Animated Santa Recalled by PriceCostco NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles December 23, 1996 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-052 CPSC and PriceCostco Recall Animated Santa WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), PriceCostco is voluntarily recalling its 30" Deluxe Animated Santa with Light and Music. There have been four reports of animated Santas overheating and melting, which may have been caused by a defective capacitor. PriceCostco is recalling this product to prevent further incidents. Approximately 66,263 animated Santas have been sold in Costco and Price Club US warehouses between August 5, 1996, and December 20, 1996, as item number 63404. This safety notice and recall applies only to the Deluxe 30" Animated Santa with Light and Music sold as item number 63404 and does not apply to any other animated Christmas items sold in PriceCostco warehouses. Consumers should unplug the Santa immediately and return it to any Costco or Price Club warehouse for a full refund. Consumers may contact PriceCostco at (800) 774-2678 if you have any questions.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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