Circo Children's Bobbie Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 08386
Affected scope: About 330,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recall involves girls' Circo bobbie socks. The socks were sold in packs of six (pink,….

Circo Children's Bobbie Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 3, 2008. Reason: The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should take these socks away from children and return them to the nearest Targe…. Verify recall #08386 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..

None
agency class: September 3, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08386 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recall involves girls' Circo bobbie socks. The socks were sold in packs of six (pink, purple, plain white and three pairs with a box), ranging in size from 6 to 12 months, 12 to 24 months and 2T to 5T. The socks are packaged in a green and white sleeve with a Circo-brand logo on the front.

Reason for recall

The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take these socks away from children and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08386
Date reported	September 3, 2008
Date initiated	September 3, 2008
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 330,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should take these socks away from children and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should take these socks away from children and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 3, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08386.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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