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Product recall · CPSCJune 17, 2010Highest risk
Target Children's Belts
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The belt buckles contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled belts and return them to any Target store to receive 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
This recall involves two types of belts: The Cherokee boys' belts and Circo girls' belts. The Cherokee belts are black and brown reversible belts with heavy stitching in sizes M-XL. The belts came in a pack of two with the numbers 202/08/0018, 202/08/0019 or 202/08/0020 embossed on the belt. The girls' Circo belts are pink and white with heart buckles in sizes XS-L. They were sold in a 2-pack with the numbers 202/05/0071, 202/05/0072, 202/05/0073 or 202/05/0074 listed on the product label attached to the inside of the belt.
Details
- Units affected
- About 105,150
- Recall date
- June 17, 2010
- Brand
- Target Corp. of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Target stores and on Target.com nationwide from December 2008 through December 2009 for between $7 and $9
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 Recalls Children's Belts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
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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