Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard
Home product recall 09-073. Announced by CPSC on Dec 23, 2008.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Dec 23, 2008. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
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What’s wrong with it?
When exposed to sunlight, the snow globe can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately remove the snow globe from exposure to sunlight and return it to any Hallmark Gold Crown store for a full refund.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Hallmark at (800) 425-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.hallmark.com
Which ones are recalled?
This recall involves a Hallmark Jumbo Snow Globe in the shape of a snowman with model number 1XAG5093 and UPC code 795902066666. The snow globe measures 11 by 12 by 17 inches. The model number and the UPC code can be found on the back of the hangtag.
7000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes.
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Numbers to check against yours
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UPC
795902066666
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Hallmark Cards Inc., Kansas City, Mo.
- Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide from October 2008 through November 2008 for about $100.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Hallmark has received two reports of the snow globes igniting nearby materials. No injuries have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- 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.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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 19, 2026.