Target Circo Rosette Bobbie Socks

Description: Circo Children's Bobbie Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2008 Release #08-386 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Circo Children’s Bobbie Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Circo Rosette Bobbie Socks Units: About 330,000 Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. Hazard: The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: Target has received four reports of the ribbon detaching. No injuries have been reported. Description: 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. Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from January 2007 to July 2008 for about $6. Manufactured in: Hong Kong Remedy: Consumers should take these socks away from children and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund. Consumer Contact: 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 [Learn More]