CPSC recall 15-188, announced July 21, 2015, covers Target Circo Night Lights (about 143,000 units). The battery can overheat and cause the night light to melt, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using, unplug and return the recalled night lights to any Target store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 440-0680, or go to www.target.com.
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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.
Name Model Number Color Size Hedgehog 060-02-1397 Pink 3.5"(h)x 5.5"(w) Bird 060-02-1398 Blue 4.0"(h)x6.5"(w) Rocket 060-02-1399 Yellow 6.0"(h)x4.75"(w) Dino Egg 060-02-1400 Orange 6.0"(h)x4.75"(w) Soccer Ball 060-02-1401 White 5.0"(h)x5.25"(w) Shark 060-02-1402 Green 3.5"(h)x6.9"(w)
Which products are included?
This recall involves battery-operated night lights with an AC adapter included. The night light collection includes a pink hedgehog, a blue bird, a yellow rocket, an orange dino egg, a white soccer ball and a green shark. The model numbers are printed on the bottom side of the night lights. Name Model Number Color Size Hedgehog 060-02-1397 Pink 3.5"(h)x 5.5"(w) Bird 060-02-1398 Blue 4.0"(h)x6.5"(w) Rocket 060-02-1399 Yellow 6.0"(h)x4.75"(w) Dino Egg 060-02-1400 Orange 6.0"(h)x4.75"(w) Soccer Ball 060-02-1401 White 5.0"(h)x5.25"(w) Shark 060-02-1402 Green 3.5"(h)x6.9"(w)
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Where to look
the bottom side of the night lights
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 2014 through May 2015
- Where sold
- Target, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $15
Why it was recalled
The battery can overheat and cause the night light to melt, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Target has received two reports of the night lights overheating, including one report of a fire that damaged a consumer's dresser, wall and plug-in. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using, unplug and return the recalled night lights to any Target store for a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 440-0680, or go to www.target.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Target
- Product type
- Night lights
- Recall number
- 15-188
- Units
- About 143,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide and Target.com from October 2014 through May 2015 for about $15.
- Importer
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Circo Night Lights
CPSC product type: Night-Lights
This recall in context
Compared with the 26 night light recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 143,000 units: the 10th-largest of 23 night light recalls that state a unit count. The median is 123,000 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 15 of 26 night light recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 12 of 26 night light recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Target is named in 78 CPSC notices in this index, from 1989 to 2026. This recall is the 57th. The one before: J. Hunt White 2-Bulb Floor Lamp (13-275, Sep 2013).
- Time on sale
- 8 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.target.com and on the bottom of the homepage under the “Help” section, click on the “Product Recalls” link or the Recall Tab via the firm’s Facebook page.
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.
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