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CPSC recall · Reported March 1, 2011

FAB/Starpoint Recalls Circo Beaded Door Curtains Due to Risk of Strangulation; Sold Exclusively at Target

Strangulations can occur when a child plays with the beaded strands by wrapping them around their necks or by creating loops in which they can insert their heads. Also, children c…

Recall #
11146
Affected scope
79000
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FAB/Starpoint LLC, of New York, N.y. recalled The Circo pink door curtain is a set of two beaded door curtains, each of which is 12 inc… - a moderate-severity action.

FAB/Starpoint Recalls Circo Beaded Door Curtains Due to Risk of Strangulation; Sold Exclu… was recalled by FAB/Starpoint LLC, of New York, N.y. in March 1, 2011. Reason: Strangulations can occur when a child plays with the beaded strands by wrapping them around their necks or by…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take down the curtains and return them to any Target store f…. Verify recall #11146 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

FAB/Starpoint LLC, of New York, N.y. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Strangulations can occur when a child plays with the beaded strands by wrapping them around their necks or by….

Moderate
severity level
79K units
affected scope
March 1, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11146 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #11146) was formally reported on March 1, 2011. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. FAB/Starpoint LLC, of New York, N.y. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 79000.

The documented reason for this recall is: Strangulations can occur when a child plays with the beaded strands by wrapping them around their necks or by creating loops in which they can insert their heads. Also, children can get entangled in the strands, which a… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately take down the curtains and return them to any Target store for a full refund or store credit. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

79000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The Circo pink door curtain is a set of two beaded door curtains, each of which is 12 inches wide and 72 inches long. The warnings on the packaging include: "Not for use in areas with children under 5 years of age. Plastic ornaments may pose strangulation or entanglement hazard. Not for use near cribs or playpens...". The photograph on the packaging shows an installed door curtain at the doorway of a girl's bedroom with pink wall color, child-themed lamp and clock. There is a CAUTION statement included in the installation instructions that states: "Do not tie bottom to form loops."

Reason for recall

Strangulations can occur when a child plays with the beaded strands by wrapping them around their necks or by creating loops in which they can insert their heads. Also, children can get entangled in the strands, which are prone to entangle, just by running through the doorway.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take down the curtains and return them to any Target store for a full refund or store credit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 11146
Date reported March 1, 2011
Date initiated March 1, 2011
Recalling firm FAB/Starpoint LLC, of New York, N.y.
Affected scope 79000
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.

Scale of Impact

79000 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately take down the curtains and return them to any Target store for a full refund or store credit.

  • Check the recall number (11146) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Circo pink door curtain is a set of two beaded door curtains, each of which is 12 inches wide and 72 inches long. The warnings on the packaging include: "Not for use in areas with children under 5 years of age. Plastic ornaments may pose strangulation or entanglement hazard. Not for use near cribs or playpens...". The photograph on the packaging shows an installed door curtain at the doorway of a girl's bedroom with pink wall color, child-themed lamp and clock. There is a CAUTION statement included in the installation instructions that states: "Do not tie bottom to form loops.". Recalled by FAB/Starpoint LLC, of New York, N.y.. Units affected: 79000.
Why was this product recalled?
Strangulations can occur when a child plays with the beaded strands by wrapping them around their necks or by creating loops in which they can insert their heads. Also, children can get entangled in the strands, which are prone to entangle, just by running through the doorway.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take down the curtains and return them to any Target store for a full refund or store credit.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 1, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11146.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (11146) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported March 1, 2011. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.