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Target Recalls Children's Task Lamps Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards

Recall 11-279 · July 20, 2011 · Target

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-279 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 20, 2011
Brand
Target
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Circo Children's Task Lamps
Hazard
Laceration and Fire Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burnLaceration and cuts
Remedy
Refund
Units
Approximately 13,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
July 6, 2016

What was recalled

Four styles of the children's task lamp are included in this recall with the names Striped, Sports, Dot or Flower Dot and have a label with the UPC number on the bottom. The lamps in this recall include: Style Name Style Description UPC Number Striped Navy-colored head, with sky blue and white stripes and blue lamp base 490970221923 Sports White head, with baseball stitch pattern and blue lamp base 490970222685 Dot White head, with lines of multicolored dots and lavender lamp base 490970224047 Flower Dot Pink head, with pattern of white flowers and leaves and pink lamp base 490970221947

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Circo Children's Task Lamps · Approximately 13,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Striped
Striped
Sports
Sports
Dot
Dot
Flower Dot
Flower Dot

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Target stores nationwide and Target.com from January 2011 to April 2011 for about $13.; Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Target has received six reports of glue on the lamp socket melting and migrating into the bulb area of the socket. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Target Guest Relations at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com

Recall history and context

Target appears in 65 CPSC recalls on record. See all Target recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Circo Children's Task Lamps (Approximately 13,000 units). Four styles of the children's task lamp are included in this recall with the names Striped, Sports, Dot or Flower Dot and have a label with the UPC number on the bottom.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration and Fire Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.

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