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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=812553018-11012009>Uh, oh!
Frosty's got a flamethrower! Interesting application for solar
concentrator disguised as snowman... </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=812553018-11012009><A
href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09073.html">http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09073.html</A></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Name of Product:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Jumbo Snowman Snow
Globes<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Units:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> 7,000<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Importer:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Hallmark Cards Inc., of
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"
/><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Kansas City</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">Mo.</st1:State></st1:place><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Hazard: </SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">When exposed to sunlight, the snow
globes can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials,
posing a fire hazard.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Incidents/Injuries:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Hallmark has received two reports
of the snow globes igniting nearby materials. No injuries have been
reported.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Description:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> 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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Sold at:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Hallmark Gold Crown stores
nationwide from October 2008 through November 2008 for about
$100.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Manufactured in:
</SPAN></B><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><S
style="text-line-through: double"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">China</SPAN></S></st1:place></st1:country-region><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">(Redacted to preserve international
relations)<o:p></o:p></I></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Remedy</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">: Consumers should <U><EM><FONT
color=#ff0000>immediately remove the snow globe from exposure to
sunlight</FONT></EM></U> and return it to any Hallmark Gold Crown store for a
full refund.<SPAN class=812553018-11012009> <EM>(Shouldn't they put the fire
out, first?)</EM></SPAN></SPAN></P></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=812553018-11012009>I think the NFPA
should do something about this sort of thing... Perhaps another Code?
Training for fire-fighters on how to recognize disguised ignition sources
around the home and office? Just how many feet of clearance does a snowman
need? And what is the classification for this space? Should
automatic fire extinguishing systems be required? </SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=812553018-11012009>Is there a limit to the number
of snowmen that should be allowed to congregate during daytime
hours? </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=812553018-11012009>Maybe the Department of Homeland Spying needs to
be involved as well.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=812553018-11012009>Can you imagine the
horror in the mind of the designer when (s)he found out Frosty has a mean
streak? </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=812553018-11012009>I'm thinking up uses
for 7,000 of these. Should be able to get a deal on them, eh? I'm
coming up with things like: A unique solar cooker, igloo-heaters, going-away
presents for Bush administration, practical joke gag-gift, thing to leave on
your boss' desk when you get laid off, CEO/CFO bonus gift... Any other
ideas?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=812553018-11012009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Pray for
Sun!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><EM><FONT face="Monotype Corsiva" size=4><STRONG>Matt
Lafferty</STRONG></FONT></EM></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2><A
href="mailto:gilligan06@gmail.com">gilligan06@gmail.com</A></FONT></DIV>
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