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Target Recalls Children's Belts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalSold on TargetJun 17, 2010
Recalled girls' belt
Recalled girls' belt
Recalled boys' belt
Recalled boys' belt

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The belt buckles contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

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

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

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.

Sold on

Target stores and on Target.com nationwide from December 2008 through December 2009 for between $7 and $9

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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