Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 09302 · announced August 6, 2009 · Target · 43,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the booster seat and return the item to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Target has received eight reports of the booster seat buckles opening unexpectedly, including three reports of bruises.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide from December 2008 through June 2009 for about $13.
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 Web site at www.target.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.