Target Expands Recall of Child Booster Seats Following Additional Reports of Falls

The booster seat's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.

Recall #: 11248
Affected scope: About 375,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2009)

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

The CPSC recalled The expanded recall involves all Circo Booster Seats, including those sold as early as 20….

Target Expands Recall of Child Booster Seats Following Additional Reports of Falls was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 15, 2011. Reason: The booster seat's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be inj…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled booster seats and return them to any…. Verify recall #11248 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The booster seat's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be inj….

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agency class: June 15, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11248 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, 5 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 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.

Reason for recall

The booster seat's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled booster seats and return them to any Target store for 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	11248
Date reported	June 15, 2011
Date initiated	June 15, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 375,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2009)
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 immediately stop using the recalled booster seats and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The booster seat's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled booster seats and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 15, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11248.

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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