Circo Children's Bobbie Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall 08386 · Sep 3, 2008 · Target
330,000
units affected
330,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08386
- Date
- Sep 3, 2008
- Company
- Target
- Units affected
- 330,000
- Product
- Circo Rosette Bobbie Socks
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recall involves girls' Circo bobbie socks. The socks were sold in packs of six (pink, purple, plain white and three pairs with a box), ranging in size from 6 to 12 months, 12 to 24 months and 2T to 5T. The socks are packaged in a green and white sleeve with a Circo-brand logo on the front.
What can happen
The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should take these socks away from children and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Target has received four reports of the ribbon detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from January 2007 to July 2008 for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled circo rosette bobbie socks?
Consumers should take these socks away from children and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.