Recall #11-279 · Published July 20, 2011

Target Circo Children's Task Lamps

Target Recalls Children's Task Lamps Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Circo Children's Task Lamps from Target on July 20, 2011. CPSC identifies this hazard: Lamps can overheat, causing the adhesive inside the lamp socket to melt and migrate into the bulb area of the socket. The cooled glue can adhere to the light bulb base and make the bulb difficult to remove which can result in a broken light bulb, posing a risk of laceration to consumers. Melted flammable glue that migrates onto the electrical components of the lamp poses a risk of fire. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.

Striped
Striped
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

UPC or product codes

490970221923490970221947490970222685490970224047
Additional identifying details

Four styles of the children's task lamp are included in this recall with the names Striped, Sports, Dot or Flower Dot and have a label with the UPC number on the bottom.

Which products are included?

Four styles of the children's task lamp are included in this recall with the names Striped, Sports, Dot or Flower Dot and have a label with the UPC number on the bottom. The lamps in this recall include: Style Name Style Description UPC Number Striped Navy-colored head, with sky blue and white stripes and blue lamp base 490970221923 Sports White head, with baseball stitch pattern and blue lamp base 490970222685 Dot White head, with lines of multicolored dots and lavender lamp base 490970224047 Flower Dot Pink head, with pattern of white flowers and leaves and pink lamp base 490970221947

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

Lamps can overheat, causing the adhesive inside the lamp socket to melt and migrate into the bulb area of the socket. The cooled glue can adhere to the light bulb base and make the bulb difficult to remove which can result in a broken light bulb, posing a risk of laceration to consumers. Melted flammable glue that migrates onto the electrical components of the lamp poses a risk of fire.

Incidents and injuries

Target has received six reports of glue on the lamp socket melting and migrating into the bulb area of the socket. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Brand
Target
Product type
Lamps
Recall number
11-279
Units
Approximately 13,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Target stores nationwide and Target.com from January 2011 to April 2011 for about $13.
Importer
Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Circo Children's Task Lamps

CPSC product type: Floor and Table Lamps

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact Target Guest Relations 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.

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