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Target Recall Children's Frog Masks
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The plush frog masks lack proper ventilation. When secured in place across a child's face, it presents a suffocation hazard to the child.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Suffocation risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take masks from young children and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Target Guest Relations 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
This recall involves child-sized frog-themed animal masks. The plush mask is green with yellow and red highlights. There are two eye cutouts and a green elastic band with a fastener used to secure the mask at the back of the child's head. UPC code 06626491474 is printed on a label attached to the mask.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,400
- Recall date
- October 21, 2011
- Brand
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Target stores nationwide from August 2011 through September 2011 for about $1.
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 Recall Children's Frog Masks Due to Suffocation Hazard”
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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