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Product recall · CPSCJuly 21, 2015Serious
Target Circo Night Lights
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The battery can overheat and cause the night light to melt, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn 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.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using, unplug and return the recalled night lights to any Target store for a full refund.
Who to contact: Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.target.com and on the bottom of the homepage under the “Help” section, click on the “Product Recalls” link or the Recall Tab via the firm’s Facebook page.
The product
This recall involves battery-operated night lights with an AC adapter included. The night light collection includes a pink hedgehog, a blue bird, a yellow rocket, an orange dino egg, a white soccer ball and a green shark. The model numbers are printed on the bottom side of the night lights. Name Model Number Color Size Hedgehog 060-02-1397 Pink 3.5"(h)x 5.5"(w) Bird 060-02-1398 Blue 4.0"(h)x6.5"(w) Rocket 060-02-1399 Yellow 6.0"(h)x4.75"(w) Dino Egg 060-02-1400 Orange 6.0"(h)x4.75"(w) Soccer Ball 060-02-1401 White 5.0"(h)x5.25"(w) Shark 060-02-1402 Green 3.5"(h)x6.9"(w)
Details
- Units affected
- About 143,000
- Recall date
- July 21, 2015
- Brand
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Target has received two reports of the night lights overheating, including one report of a fire that damaged a consumer's dresser, wall and plug-in. No injuries have been reported.
Target stores nationwide and Target.com from October 2014 through May 2015 for about $15.
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 Night Lights Due to Fire 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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