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.