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Product recall · CPSCJune 15, 2011Serious
Child Booster Seats Following Additional Reports of Falls
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The booster seat's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled booster seats and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com
The product
The expanded recall involves all Circo Booster Seats, including those sold as early as 2005. The plastic booster seats are blue with green trim and a white plastic restraint buckle. They attach to an adult chair to boost a child to a table. "Circo" and "Booster Seat" can be found on a green label located in the front of the booster seat.
Details
- Units affected
- About 375,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2009)
- Recall date
- June 15, 2011
- Brand
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Target has received 10 additional reports of booster seat buckles opening unexpectedly, including three reports of bumps and/or bruises when a child fell forward out of the booster seat, hitting an object or the floor.
Target stores nationwide from January 2005 through June 2009 for about $13.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Target Expands Recall of Child Booster Seats Following Additional Reports of Falls”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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