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Circo Children's Bobbie Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TargetDate: 9/8/2008
Reason: The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Circo Rosette Bobbie Socks Units: About 330,000 Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. Hazard: The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: Target has received four reports of the ribbon detaching. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall involves girls Circo bobbie socks. The socks were sold in packs of six (pink, purple, plain white and three pairs with a box), ranging in size from 6- to 12-months, 12- to 24-months and 2T to 5T. The socks are packaged in a green and white sleeve with a Circo-brand logo on the front. Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from January 2007 to July 2008 for about $6. Manufactured in: Hong Kong Remedy: Consumers should take these socks away from children and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund. 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 Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/16/2008 Reason: IT FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/27/2008 Reason: A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incorrectly, posing a risk of chemical burns to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The baby carrier’s chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/30/2008 Reason: The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/8/2008 Reason: CPSC has received reports of two incidents involving the YO-YO ride resulting in injuries to children and adults, including scraped knees and back strains. Distribution: Nationwide |
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