The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Circo Booster Seats
Units: About 43,000
Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.
Incidents/Injuries: Target has received eight reports of the booster seat buckles opening unexpectedly, including three reports of bruises.
Description: This recall involves Circo booster seats with manufacture date codes XJ0811, XJ0812, XJ0901, and XJ0902. The plastic booster seat is blue with green trim and has white straps. The manufacture date code is printed on the backside of the seat next to the consumer warning information. "Circo" can be found on a label located in the front of the seat.
Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from December 2008 through June 2009 for about $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the booster seat and return the item to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com .
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Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Fisher-Price Recalls 3-in-1 High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: 3-in-1 High Chairs
Units: About 24,000
Importer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Hazard: The seat can fall backwards from high chair frame if the booster seat release is unlatched while the child is in the product. Also, the seat back can detach if not fully snapped in place, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a seat back detaching and child falling out, resulting in a skull fracture.
Description: This recall involves the 3-in-1 High Chair to Booster(tm), which converts from a high chair to a toddler booster seat. It includes a removable tray, height adjustment and folds for storage. The product number (P5369) is printed on the side of the seat, on a label on the seat pad, and on the product's packaging.
Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from December 2008 through March 2009 for about $100.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled high chairs immediately and contact Fisher-Price for instructions and a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com .
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