Target Recalls Decorative Mailbox Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled 2021-12-10. Laceration hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 174,300Units
2021-12-10Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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)
- The hazard
- The mail slot on the mailbox can be sharp, posing a laceration hazard.
- Injuries
- Target has received nine reports of sharp mail slot openings and seven incidents of lacerations with three requiring medical attention.
- The remedy
- 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.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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