Recalls / 2010-05-20
Target Recalls Storage Trunks Due to Strangulation Hazard
10239 · Recalled 2010-05-20 · CPSC page
Description
The recall involves 14 different models of the storage trunks made of woven rattan, abaca or banana leaf with standard hinges. They measure more than 1.1 feet in length, width and depth and are brown or natural color.
Hazards
The lid of the trunk can drop suddenly when released, posing a strangulation hazard to small children opening or reaching into the trunks.
Reported injuries
CPSC has received two reports of injuries that occurred when the storage trunks' lids suddenly closed on children, including one report of an 18-month-old girl who reportedly suffered brain damage when the trunk's lid came down on the back of her neck and pinned her throat against the rim of the trunk.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled storage trunks and return them to any Target store for a full refund or replacement product.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Woven Storage Trunks | About 350,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Made in
- China, Philippines
- Sold at
- Target, on the Web at www.target.com, $130.
Consumer contact
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: CPSC recall 10239. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.