The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08386·Announced 2008-09-03

Circo Children's Bobbie Socks Recalled for Choking Hazard

Target is recalling Circo Rosette Bobbie Socks because the ribbon can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Target is recalling approximately 330,000 pairs of Circo Rosette Bobbie Socks due to a choking hazard. The ribbon on the socks can detach, which poses a risk to young children. Target has received four reports of the ribbon detaching, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled socks are girls' bobbie socks sold in packs of six in pink, purple, plain white, and three pairs with a box. Sizes range from 6 to 12 months, 12 to 24 months, and 2T to 5T. The socks were packaged in a green and white sleeve with a Circo-brand logo on the front.

These socks were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from January 2007 to July 2008 for about $6. Consumers should take these socks away from children and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.target.com.

The recalled product

Product
Circo Rosette Bobbie Socks
Manufacturer
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
330,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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