CPSC recall 11-248, announced June 15, 2011, covers Target Circo Child Booster Seats (about 375,000 units). The booster seat's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled booster seats and return them to any Target store for 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" and "Booster Seat" can be found on a green label located in the front of the booster seat.
Which products are included?
The expanded recall involves all Circo Booster Seats, including those sold as early as 2005. The plastic booster seats are blue with green trim and a white plastic restraint buckle. They attach to an adult chair to boost a child to a table. "Circo" and "Booster Seat" can be found on a green label located in the front of the booster seat.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The booster seat's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.
Incidents and injuries
Target has received 10 additional reports of booster seat buckles opening unexpectedly, including three reports of bumps and/or bruises when a child fell forward out of the booster seat, hitting an object or the floor.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled booster seats and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Target
- Product type
- High chairs & booster seats
- Recall number
- 11-248
- Units
- About 375,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2009)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide from January 2005 through June 2009 for about $13.
- Importer
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Circo Child 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 website at www.target.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
