The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11257·Announced 2011-06-23

Target Recalls Circo Aloma Infant Girls Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

Target is recalling Circo Aloma infant girls sandals because decorative plastic flowers can detach, posing a choking hazard. 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 infants, which is a high-risk product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Target is recalling approximately 51,700 pairs of Circo Aloma infant girls sandals due to a choking hazard. The decorative plastic flowers attached to the toes and sides of the sandals can detach, creating a risk for infants.

The recalled sandals are white and were sold in infant girls' sizes 2 through 5. The "Circo" brand name is printed on the inside and bottom of the shoe. Target sold these sandals in its stores and on Target.com nationwide from January 2011 to May 2011 for about $10 each. The sandals were manufactured in China.

Target has received eight reports of the decorative flowers detaching from the sandals, but no injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Target Guest Relations 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 Aloma Infant Girls Sandals
Manufacturer
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear
Hazard
Affected units
51,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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