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

Reported: June 15, 2011 Initiated: June 15, 2011 #11248

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

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

Details

Units Affected
About 375,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2009)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 375,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2009).
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. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11248.