Target Recall Children's Frog Masks Due to Suffocation Hazard

The plush frog masks lack proper ventilation. When secured in place across a child's face, it presents a suffocation hazard to the child.

Recall #: 12017
Affected scope: About 3,400

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves child-sized frog-themed animal masks. The plush mask is green with y….

Target Recall Children's Frog Masks Due to Suffocation Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 21, 2011. Reason: The plush frog masks lack proper ventilation. When secured in place across a child's face, it presents a suff…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take masks from young children and return the product to any…. Verify recall #12017 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The plush frog masks lack proper ventilation. When secured in place across a child's face, it presents a suff….

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agency class: October 21, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12017 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

This recall involves child-sized frog-themed animal masks. The plush mask is green with yellow and red highlights. There are two eye cutouts and a green elastic band with a fastener used to secure the mask at the back of the child's head. UPC code 06626491474 is printed on a label attached to the mask.

Reason for recall

The plush frog masks lack proper ventilation. When secured in place across a child's face, it presents a suffocation hazard to the child.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take masks from young children and return the product 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	12017
Date reported	October 21, 2011
Date initiated	October 21, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 3,400
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 take masks from young children and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The plush frog masks lack proper ventilation. When secured in place across a child's face, it presents a suffocation hazard to the child.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take masks from young children and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 21, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12017.

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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