CPSC2011-06-15
Target Expands Recall of Child Booster Seats Following Additional Reports of Falls
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard
The booster seat's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled booster seats and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide from January 2005 through June 2009 for about $13.
Affected count
About 375,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2009)
Injuries reported
Target has received 10 additional reports of booster seat buckles opening unexpectedly, including three reports of bumps and/or bruises when a child fell forward out of the booster seat, hitting an object or the floor.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Circo Child Booster Seats
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Target-Expands-Recall-of-Child-Booster-Seats-Following-Additional-Reports-of-FallsDon't want to check this manually?
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