Target Recalls Halloween LED Gel Clings Due to Choking and Button Battery Ingestion Hazards
CPSC recall 17020 · announced October 20, 2016 · Target · 127,000 units affected
The product
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)
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled gel clings from areas with children and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Target stores nationwide from August 2016 through September 2016 for about $1.
Consumer contact: Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday, online at www.Target.com and click on "School/Stationery/Seasonal" on the product recalls page for more information, or the "Product Recalls" tab on Target's Facebook page.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.