Target · Recalled
Circo Children's Bobbie Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 330,000
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from January 2007 to July 2008 for about $6.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- Hong Kong
- Recalled by
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
Target has received four reports of the ribbon detaching. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take these socks away from children and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 03 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.