CPSC recall 10-268, announced June 17, 2010, covers Target Boys' and girls' belts (about 105,150 units). The belt buckles contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled belts and return them to any 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.
They were sold in a 2-pack with the numbers 202/05/0071, 202/05/0072, 202/05/0073 or 202/05/0074 listed on the product label attached to the inside of the belt.
Which products are included?
This recall involves two types of belts: The Cherokee boys' belts and Circo girls' belts. The Cherokee belts are black and brown reversible belts with heavy stitching in sizes M-XL. The belts came in a pack of two with the numbers 202/08/0018, 202/08/0019 or 202/08/0020 embossed on the belt. The girls' Circo belts are pink and white with heart buckles in sizes XS-L. They were sold in a 2-pack with the numbers 202/05/0071, 202/05/0072, 202/05/0073 or 202/05/0074 listed on the product label attached to the inside of the belt.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The belt buckles contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled belts and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Target
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 10-268
- Units
- About 105,150
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores and on Target.com nationwide from December 2008 through December 2009 for between $7 and $9
- Importer
- Target Corp. of Minneapolis, Minn.
Boys' and girls' belts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
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 website at www.target.com
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