Recalled Product

Circo Children's Task / Desk Lamps

On 2011-07-20, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a recall regarding Circo Children's Task / Desk Lamps due to a potential fire and laceration hazard. This product sold new beginning in January 2011 for about $13.

About 10,000 units are involved in this Target desk lamp recall.
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This was the 2nd recall of products in the Lamps, Lights & Nightlights category in 2011. See other recently recalled Lamps, Lights & Nightlights.

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What is the problem?

Lamps may overheat, causing the adhesive inside the lamp socket to melt and migrate into the bulb area of the socket. The cooled glue can adhere to the light bulb base and make the bulb difficult to remove which can result in a broken light bulb, posing a risk of laceration to consumers. Melted flammable glue that migrates onto the electrical components of the lamp poses a risk of fire.

How can I tell if I own this product?

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:

These items were sold new⁺ at Target stores nationwide and Target.com from January 2011 to April 2011 for about $13.

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

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

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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.