Recalled Product

Circo 17" Children's Travel Cases

On 2011-12-22, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall regarding Circo 17" Children's Travel Cases due to a potential lead poisoning hazard. This product sold new beginning in April 2011 for about $21.

About 100,000 units are involved in this recall. More Info.

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This is the 1st recall of Bags, Backpacks & Sleeping Bags in 2011. Click here to see images of other recently recalled Bags, Backpacks & Sleeping Bags .

What is the problem?

The surface coating on the travel cases contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

How can I tell if I own this product?

The Circo brand label is found on the fabric handle attached to the top of the travel case. The girls' version has a heart/butterfly/daisy pattern on either a pink or teal background with a plush butterfly attached to the zipper pull. The boys' version has a pattern of three jet planes in red/blue/green on a red or blue airplane-patterned background with a blue plush jet plane attached to the zipper pull. Travel cases covered by this recall include:

^*Date codes can be found on either the round Circo hang tag underneath the UPC bar code or on the second white tag sewn inside the cover of the zippered main compartment of the travel case.

These items were sold new⁺ at Target stores nationwide and Target.com from April 2011 through August 2011 for approximately $21.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to any Target store for a refund.

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 website at www.target.com

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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.