Target Recalls Children's Belts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
What's being recalled
Boys' and girls' belts
Units: About 105,150
This recall involves two types of belts: The Cherokee boys' belts and Circo girls' belts. The Cherokee belts are black and brown reversible belts with heavy stitching in sizes M-XL. The belts came in a pack of two with the numbers 202/08/0018, 202/08/0019 or 202/08/0020 embossed on the belt. The girls' Circo belts are pink and white with heart buckles in sizes XS-L. They were sold in a 2-pack with the numbers 202/05/0071, 202/05/0072, 202/05/0073 or 202/05/0074 listed on the product label attached to the inside of the belt.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The belt buckles contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled belts and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
How to contact the company
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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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10268, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.