CPSC Recall in 2011: Target Expands Recall of Child Booster Seats Following Additional Reports of Falls

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2011.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-248

Date: June 14, 2011

Product Name: Circo Child Booster Seats

Recall Description:

The expanded recall involves all Circo Booster Seats, including those sold as early as 2005. The plastic booster seats are blue with green trim and a white plastic restraint buckle. They attach to an adult chair to boost a child to a table. “Circo” and “Booster Seat” can be found on a green label located in the front of the booster seat.

Hazard Description:

The booster seat’s restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 375,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2009)

Incidents:

Target has received 10 additional reports of booster seat buckles opening unexpectedly, including three reports of bumps and/or bruises when a child fell forward out of the booster seat, hitting an object or the floor.

Sold At:

Target stores nationwide from January 2005 through June 2009 for about $13.

Manufactured In:

China