CPSC recall 09-302, announced August 6, 2009, covers Target Circo Booster Seats (about 43,000 units). The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the booster seat and return the item to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 440-0680, or go to www.target.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
"Circo" can be found on a label located in the front of the seat.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.
Incidents and injuries
Target has received eight reports of the booster seat buckles opening unexpectedly, including three reports of bruises.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the booster seat and return the item to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Target
- Product type
- High chairs & booster seats
- Recall number
- 09-302
- Units
- About 43,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide from December 2008 through June 2009 for about $13.
- Importer
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Circo Booster Seats
CPSC product type: Booster Seats
Recall contact information
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
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