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Target Recall Children's Frog Masks Due to Suffocation Hazard

Name of Product:
Children's Frog Masks
Hazard:
The plush frog masks lack proper ventilation. When secured in place across a child's face, it presents a suffocation hazard to the child.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
October 21, 2011
Units:
About 3,400
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 Details

Description:

This recall involves child-sized frog-themed animal masks. The plush mask is green with yellow and red highlights. There are two eye cutouts and a green elastic band with a fastener used to secure the mask at the back of the child's head. UPC code 06626491474 is printed on a label attached to the mask.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take masks from young children and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

 None reported.

Sold Exclusively At:
Target stores nationwide from August 2011 through September 2011 for about $1.
Importer(s):

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
12-017

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