Target Recall Children's Frog Masks Due to Suffocation Hazard
Recall 12017 · Oct 21, 2011 · Target
3,400
units affected
3,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12017
- Date
- Oct 21, 2011
- Company
- Target
- Units affected
- 3,400
- Product
- Children's Frog Masks
- Product type
- Costumes or Masks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Suffocation
The product
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.
What can happen
The plush frog masks lack proper ventilation. When secured in place across a child's face, it presents a suffocation hazard to the child.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take masks from young children and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from August 2011 through September 2011 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's frog masks?
Consumers should immediately take masks from young children and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.
What is the 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.
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.