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Target Recalls Circo Childrens' Travel Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Reported: December 22, 2011 Initiated: December 22, 2011 #12064

Product Description

The Circo brand label is found on the fabric handle attached to the top of the travel case. The girls' version has a heart/butterfly/daisy pattern on either a pink or teal background with a plush butterfly attached to the zipper pull. The boys' version has a pattern of three jet planes in red/blue/green on a red or blue airplane-patterned background with a blue plush jet plane attached to the zipper pull. Travel cases covered by this recall include: Style Description UPC Number Date Codes* Circo girls' 17" travel case - pink or teal 618842135844 Beginning with 01/11 thru 08/11 Circo boys' 17" travel case - red or blue 618842135868 Beginning with 01/11 thru 08/11 *Date codes can be found on either the round Circo hang tag underneath the UPC bar code or on the second white tag sewn inside the cover of the zippered main compartment of the travel case.

Reason for Recall

The surface coating on the travel cases contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to any Target store for a refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Circo brand label is found on the fabric handle attached to the top of the travel case. The girls' version has a heart/butterfly/daisy pattern on either a pink or teal background with a plush butterfly attached to the zipper pull. The boys' version has a pattern of three jet planes in red/blue/green on a red or blue airplane-patterned background with a blue plush jet plane attached to the zipper pull. Travel cases covered by this recall include: Style Description UPC Number Date Codes* Circo girls' 17" travel case - pink or teal 618842135844 Beginning with 01/11 thru 08/11 Circo boys' 17" travel case - red or blue 618842135868 Beginning with 01/11 thru 08/11 *Date codes can be found on either the round Circo hang tag underneath the UPC bar code or on the second white tag sewn inside the cover of the zippered main compartment of the travel case.. Units affected: About 139,000 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The surface coating on the travel cases contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to any Target store for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 22, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12064.