CPSCAugust 6, 2009

Target Circo Booster Seats recall: Fall Hazard

Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard

Why was Target Circo Booster Seats recalled?

The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the booster seat and return the item to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund. 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Circo Booster Seats
Company
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Quantity
About 43,000
Sold at
Target stores nationwide from December 2008 through June 2009 for about $13.
Recall date
August 6, 2009
Incidents / injuries
Target has received eight reports of the booster seat buckles opening unexpectedly, including three reports of bruises.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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