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Halloween Pumpkin Decoration Kits Sold at Target Stores Recalled by Paper Magic Group Due to Choking Hazard

Kids’ product recall 07-013. Announced by CPSC on Oct 24, 2006.

  • CPSC: stop using it
CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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Announced by CPSC on Oct 24, 2006. Copied from CPSC on Oct 24, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

The pumpkin decoration kits contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should stop using these pumpkin decorating kits immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: For more information, contact Paper Magic Group Inc. toll-free at (866) 394-5047 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.papermagic.com

Which ones are recalled?

The recalled kits include plastic ears, eyes, noses, mouth, hands, shoes, hats, eyeglasses and jewelry that are used to decorate Halloween pumpkins. The recall includes Mr. Potato Head “Make a Monster Pumpkin” and “Make a Fireman Pumpkin” and Mrs. Potato Head “Make a Diva Pumpkin.” The products are labeled for ages 2 and older. Products with small parts intended for children under 3 years old are prohibited due to a choking hazard.

About 97,000 units, as CPSC gives them.

Mr. Potato Head “Make a Monster Pumpkin” and Mr. Potato Head “Make a Fireman Pumpkin” and Mrs. Potato Head “Make a Diva Pumpkin”.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 3 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Made by Paper Magic Group Inc., Scranton, Pa.
  • Target Stores nationwide from September through October 2006 for about $5.
  • Made in China, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 24, 2026.

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