Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 09073. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When exposed to sunlight, the snow globe can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately remove the snow globe from exposure to sunlight and return it to any Hallmark Gold Crown store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 09073 has the recall date 23 Dec 2008. The notice names the firm Hallmark Cards. The recall has about 7,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Holiday Items (except lights).
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Hallmark has received two reports of the snow globes igniting nearby materials. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes, 7000, Holiday Items (except lights) |
| Sold at | Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide from October 2008 through November 2008 for about $100. |
| Importer | Hallmark Cards Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Holiday Items (except lights)
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Hallmark Cards
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2002 | CPSC, Hallmark Announce Recall of Harry Potter Key Chains |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09073The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09073. https://recallregister.com/product/5028-hallmark-recalls-jumbo-snow-globes-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09073 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hallmark has received two reports of the snow globes igniting nearby materials. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide from October 2008 through November 2008 for about $100.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09073?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
7000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China