The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12017·Announced 2011-10-21

Target Recalls Children's Frog Masks Due to Suffocation Hazard

Target is recalling about 3,400 children's frog masks sold in 2011 because the plush design lacks proper ventilation, creating a suffocation risk.

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 risk-of-harm product (suffocation) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Target Corp. is recalling about 3,400 children's frog masks sold in Target stores nationwide from August 2011 through September 2011. The masks are child-sized, plush, and green with yellow and red highlights. They feature two eye cutouts and a green elastic band with a fastener used to secure the mask at the back of the child's head. The UPC code 06626491474 is printed on a label attached to the mask.

The recall is due to a suffocation hazard. The plush frog masks lack proper ventilation. When secured in place across a child's face, the design presents a suffocation hazard to the child. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately take the masks from young children and return the product to any Target store for 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
Children's Frog Masks
Manufacturer
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Costumes or Masks
Hazard
Affected units
3,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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