Target Recalls Halloween LED Gel Clings Due to Choking and Button Battery Ingestion Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-10-20). Hazards: choking, ingestion. About 127,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17020 |
| Published | 2016-10-20 |
| Last updated | 2016-10-27 |
| Products | LED gel clings |
| Firm named in the title | Target |
| Firms | Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 127,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking, ingestion |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Target stores nationwide from August 2016 through September 2016 for about $1. |
Description
This recall involves six different Halloween-themed LED gel clings that come with two non-replaceable button cell batteries. The gel clings are for window use only and light up with a blinking light when you push on them. The six different gel cling designs are a green skeleton, pink skeleton, purple spider, black cat, orange pumpkin, and black bat. Model number 234-25-0904 is printed on the gel cling's packaging. Product Model Number Color/Description Size LED Gel Cling 234-25-0904 Green Skeleton 3"(L) x 2"(W) x .5"(H) Pink Skeleton 3"(L) x 2"(W) x .5"(H) Purple Spider 2"(L) x 4"(W) x .5"(H) Purple and Black Cat 2"(L) x 2.75"(W) x .5"(H) Orange and Black Pumpkin 2.75"(L) x 2.5(W) x .5"(H) Green and Black Bat 2" (L) x 4"(W) x .5"(H)
Hazard
The gel clings can separate and expose the inner decal and LED/button battery compartment, posing choking and button battery ingestion hazards to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled gel clings from areas with children and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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