Target is recalling more than 170,000 “Letters to Santa” metal mailboxes due to a laceration hazard.
According to the recall, Target has received nine reports of sharp mail slot openings and seven incidents of lacerations with three requiring medical attention.
The Bullseye Playground mailboxes, sold in red or white measuring 7 inches in length, 3 inches in width and 10 inches in height, were sold at Target stores nationwide for the single mailbox and online at www.target.com for the two-count from October through November for $5 (single) and $10 (double).
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: 234-17-8556 | Letters to Santa Metal Mailbox – Red or White
Item Number: 234-20-9275 | Letters to Santa Metal Mailboxes – Red & White (2 count)
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.
