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Product recall · CPSCAugust 6, 2009Serious
Target Circo Booster Seats
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall 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 stop using the booster seat and return the item to the nearest 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 Web site at www.target.com
The product
This recall involves Circo booster seats with manufacture date codes XJ0811, XJ0812, XJ0901, and XJ0902. The plastic booster seat is blue with green trim and has white straps. The manufacture date code is printed on the backside of the seat next to the consumer warning information. "Circo" can be found on a label located in the front of the seat.
Details
- Units affected
- About 43,000
- Recall date
- August 6, 2009
- Brand
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Target has received eight reports of the booster seat buckles opening unexpectedly, including three reports of bruises.
Target stores nationwide from December 2008 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 Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall 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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