Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-08-06). Hazards: fall. About 43,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09302 |
| Published | 2009-08-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Booster Seats |
| Products | Circo Booster Seats |
| Firm named in the title | Target |
| Firms | Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 43,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Target stores nationwide from December 2008 through June 2009 for about $13. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the booster seat and return the item to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Target has received eight reports of the booster seat buckles opening unexpectedly, including three reports of bruises.
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