Target Recalls Children's Belts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 10268 · Jun 17, 2010 · Target
105,150
units affected
105,150
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10268
- Date
- Jun 17, 2010
- Company
- Target
- Units affected
- 105,150
- Product
- Boys' and girls' belts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves two types of belts: The Cherokee boys' belts and Circo girls' belts. The Cherokee belts are black and brown reversible belts with heavy stitching in sizes M-XL. The belts came in a pack of two with the numbers 202/08/0018, 202/08/0019 or 202/08/0020 embossed on the belt. The girls' Circo belts are pink and white with heart buckles in sizes XS-L. They were sold in a 2-pack with the numbers 202/05/0071, 202/05/0072, 202/05/0073 or 202/05/0074 listed on the product label attached to the inside of the belt.
What can happen
The belt buckles contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled belts and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Target stores and on Target.com nationwide from December 2008 through December 2009 for between $7 and $9
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled boys' and girls' belts?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled belts and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The belt buckles contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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.